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More Than a Year After GraduationMore than a year after graduating from the National School of Local Administration, NASLA, members of the institution’s pioneer batch say they are still waiting for opportunities to serve in Cameroon’s regional and local authorities. The first batch graduated in Buea on May 27, 2025, after undergoing specialised training intended to equip them with the skills needed to support local governance and the country’s decentralisation process.But one year on, many of the graduates say they have been unable to secure positions within councils and regional authorities. Speaking on behalf of the graduates, one member of…

Bali Council in Mezam Division of Cameroon’s North-West Region is facing serious questions over governance, accountability and the management of public resources. According to a recent publication by the Ministry of Economy, Planning and Regional Development (MINEPAT) on the execution of the Regional Public Investment Budget, Bali Council was ranked 33rd out of 34 councils in the North-West Region. This means Bali Nyonga’s council was ranked second from the bottom in the region in the execution of the Regional Public Investment Budget. The ranking raises fresh questions about the management and implementation of development projects intended to improve the living…

A 27 million CFA franc road rehabilitation project in Bali Council , Mezam Division in Cameroon’s North West Region has come under scrutiny following a complaint alleging fraud and misrepresentation against Bali Council Mayor ,Wandum Bunga Ernest. The complaint, filed before the Office of the Public Independent Conciliator for the North West Region, alleges that public funds were allocated for the rehabilitation of roads and bridges that, according to the complainant, had already been constructed.The document was received by the Public Independent Conciliator’s office on November 16, 2022. According to the complaint, Municipal Deliberation Number 020/2021 of December 15, 2021…

MAMFE, September 19, 2026— President and General Manager of the South West Manyu Cocoa Farmers Cooperative, Chief Tabe Bessong Oben Richard, has dismissed allegations that his cooperative pays FCFA15 million every week to the Chief of Sector for the South West, describing the claims as false information intended to discredit the organisation. Chief Tabe Bessong addressed the allegations publicly on Saturday, September 19, during the installation of Difang Roger as President of the Bamenda Road Axis Cocoa Union, alongside members of his executive.It was his first public outing since what he described as a recent social media campaign targeting him…

CAMEROONIAN PEACEBUILDER DR. ESTHER OMAM RECEIVES INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION Renowned Cameroonian peacebuilder and humanitarian Dr. Esther Omam has achieved two major international milestones within one month. After earning a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Diplomacy and Conflict Management from Selinus University of Sciences and Literature, Dr. Omam was also awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Leadership and International Business Management by Universal Blockchain University. The honorary degree was presented during the SDG Summit Cameroon 2026 in Douala, recognizing her nearly three decades of leadership in peacebuilding, humanitarian action, women’s empowerment, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development. Her doctoral research focused on the role of…

Dr. Omam Esther, Executive Director of Reach Out Cameroon (ROC) and Country Chair of the G100 Mentoring & Motivation Wing in Cameroon, has called for more inclusive intellectual property (IP) systems that recognize, protect, and reward grassroots innovation, particularly in fragile and conflict-affected communities. Speaking during the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) NGO Stakeholder Dialogue in Geneva, Dr. Omam Esther emphasized that communities facing conflict, displacement, and humanitarian crises continue to develop practical solutions that help them survive, adapt, and rebuild their livelihoods. Despite their ingenuity, she noted that many of these locally developed innovations remain undocumented, unprotected, and unrewarded,…

Cameroon – July 18, 2026 Cameroon is preparing to host one of the continent’s most anticipated technology and innovation events as the “African Digital Conference” presents The Strategic Digital Leadership Summit 2026 in Yaoundé. The summit will bring together digital innovators, entrepreneurs, business leaders, policymakers, and technology enthusiasts to explore solutions that will drive Africa’s digital transformation. Held under the theme “Leading Africa’s Digital Future Through Innovation, Strategy and Transformation,” the summit aims to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and networks needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving digital economy. The one-day event, scheduled to run from 8:00 a.m.…

Paris, France | June 22–24, 2026 Cameroonian peace builder and women’s rights advocate Omam Esther has joined leading women mediators from across the Francophone world in Paris for the launch of the International Network of Francophone Women Mediators (Réseau International des Médiatrices Francophones), a landmark initiative aimed at advancing mediation, conflict prevention, dialogue, and sustainable peace. The three-day gathering, organized by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEAE) and Conciliation Resources, brought together experienced women mediators, diplomats, policymakers, academics, and peace practitioners to collectively shape the vision, governance structure, and strategic priorities of the newly established international network.…

Done by:Nyango Agnes MbwayeDirector of Communication, Fako America Before the music begins, before the delegates gather, and before new leaders are chosen, there is a story worth telling—a story of a people bound together not only by ancestry, but by a shared commitment to unity, culture, and service. That story will continue to unfold at the 32nd Annual Fako America Convention in Columbus, Ohio, where sons, daughters, and friends of Fako from across the United States will once again come together to celebrate their heritage and strengthen the bonds that have kept the association thriving for more than three decades.…

BAMENDA, Cameroon —June 12,2026 Questions are being raised by a number of individuals regarding the activities of Chumban Landry Forche, a youth parliamentarian from Mezam Division and founder of the non-governmental organization Sky Limit International. Several complainants have alleged that they were promised employment, recruitment opportunities, travel arrangements, and other benefits through initiatives reportedly linked to Sky Limit International. Some individuals further claim that they paid money in anticipation of receiving such opportunities. The allegations have sparked concern among members of the public, with some calling on the competent administrative and judicial authorities to investigate the claims and determine whether…