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By Betrand Ntumnyuy Esther Omam Njomo, is a renowned Cameroonian human rights activist and peacebuilder.She’s the Executive Director of Reach Out Cameroon, an NGO that promotes women’s and children’s rights in conflict-affected areas and supports women’s participation in peacebuilding processes.Esther has become a household name Cameroon bringing hope to the hopeless. She has been instrumental in organizing peace initiatives, including the first National Women’s Convention for Peace in Cameroon, which brought together over 1,200 women to demand an end to violence and promote peace. Esther also led delegations of women to pre-dialogue sessions with the Prime Minister, advocating for women’s…

By Betrand Ntumnyuy. Thousands of denizens in the Northwest Region have benefited from a huge consignment of some 500 bags of rice, 500 blankets and a month long offer of free fuel to bike riders. The consignment, which is said to be from the benevolence of the Presidential couple – Paul Biya and Madam Chantal – was donated on Friday October 3 2025,in Bamenda by the Minister of Territorial Administration and Biya’s Special envoy to the NW Region, Paul Atanga Nji. The donations, we learned is meant to benefit the most-in-need from all the 34 Sub divisions of the Region.…

Reports gathered by Knews.info, hold that preparations are underway in the Far North’s Regional Capital of Maroua, to give the incumbent Presidential Candidate, Paul Biya, a warm reception in the days ahead. FIVE VISITS SO FAR… Maroua or the Far North, as far as the Presidential election is concerned, is said to be the winning joker on President Biya’s political cards deck. In all Presidential elections since Multi-partyism in 1990, Biya has made it a tradition to be in Maroua each time Cameroonians are called up to head to the ballot box and choose the next President. So, President Biya…

Teachers in Cameroon will join their colleagues across the globe this Sunday, October 5, 2025, to celebrate International Teachers’ Day. This year’s commemoration carries extra significance, coming just a week before the country’s presidential election scheduled for October 12. In Douala, preparations are already in high gear. At Vishi Prestigious Nursery and Primary School in Bonaberi, located beside Nestlé, staff and pupils are setting the stage for a lively two-day program. Speaking to our reporter, the head teacher, Mr. Fonji Sebastian Forlogwe, explained that activities will begin on Saturday with a football gala, bringing together both male and female staff…

The Port Authority of Douala (PAD) on Friday Sep 26, 2025, celebrated 150 years of existence, marking a historic milestone that brought together government officials, partners, and key players in Cameroon’s transport and business sectors. Among the many institutions that joined the commemoration was ABN Motors, a fast-rising car dealership and vehicle retailer based in Douala. At the exhibition ground in Bonajo, ABN Motors stood out with an impressive display of vehicles a small private car and a aheavy-duty truck. The company’s participation highlighted its growing presence in the Cameroonian market and its commitment to providing citizens with good and…

The banks of the Wouri River came alive on Friday, Sep 26, 2025 as Cameroon marked a milestone of national pride: the 150th anniversary of the Douala-Bonaberi Port, the country’s largest maritime gateway and one of Central Africa’s most strategic trade hubs. The grand commemoration brought together government dignitaries, foreign partners, and cultural custodians, highlighting not only the port’s economic role but also its deep cultural and historical importance. *State and Government Presence* The celebration was presided over by Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute, who represented the Head of State, His Excellency President Paul Biya. Standing alongside him were Minister…

Nigerian Biafra Separatist leader gets 6 years imprisonment. Ayaba Cho Lucas of a so-called ambazonian liberation movement is Up next.A court in Finland has sentenced a controversial leader of a Nigerian secessionist movement to six years in prison after convicting him of terrorism-related offences.Simon Ekpa, a Finnish citizen of Nigerian origin, “attempted to promote the independence of the so-called Biafra region in south-eastern Nigeria by illegal means”, according to court documents made available to BBC News Pidgin by his lawyer.He also equipped armed groups with weapons and explosives through his network of contacts, the Päijät-Häme District Court ruled, in a…

The recently launched councilor Albert Mukete’s laudable Scholarship scheme is facing attacks from some detractors ,who have been discrediting the juicy program to better the lives of the youths in Muyuka and beyond. This comes at a time when the traditional rulers of Muyuka Balong have hailed and offered their blessings to hon, Councillor Albert Mukete Kai, following the humanitarian gesture. Through HRM Chief Nkwane Embolo Mukete,the chiefs describes this great gesture as a means of bringing hope to the community. The Divisional Officer of Muyuka,Tanyi Requecegnol ,on his part has called on all elites of Muyuka to copy the…

Essa Pius is a house hole name ,a renowned former Indomitable Lions defender who rose from civilian championship in the second to first division and International soccer.His humble rise saw him play in the junior and senior categories of the Cameroon National Football Team. Born on November 22,1972 in Kumba , Southwest Region of Cameroon,ESSA was a remarkable and formidable defender in the 90s.He was an athletic,smart, and alert defence man with intelligent tackling techniques. To those who watched him “He was great defensive footballer and tactician who knew how and where to position himself on the field to stop…

In a significant move to restore unity, foster cultural pride, and promote grassroots development, the Bebene Akweto Cultural and Development Association (BAKWECDA) officially launched its national revamping process on Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Cameroon’s economic capital, Douala. The event, which brought together sons and daughters of Bebene Akweto from across the city, marked the first step in a nationwide effort to restructure the association’s sub-branches under the instruction of the Fon of Bebene Akweto, His Royal Majesty Fon Muna Kia. With the association’s motto — “Development, Truth, Unity, Culture Our Interest” — guiding the discussions, members of the steering…