Author: KNNEWS

The August 2024 Join ministerial decision by the ministers of Public Health and Higher Education on the suspension on HND students’ registration into private healthcare institutions in Cameroon sent shockwaves throughout the education sector. However, with the Prime Minister’s decision to lift the ban, after a joint inter-ministerial meeting held on November 28, 2024, private institutions resumed registering students. Meh Basil K., promoter and director of STEM, Higher Institute of Health and Technological Sciences in Douala, shares his insights on the future of healthcare education in Cameroon. “The suspension was a temporary setback, but we’re optimistic about the future,” says…

Ngwele Market, Bonaberi Douala – On March 8, 2025, market women from Ngwele Market gathered to celebrate International Women’s Day, with the theme “For All Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, Empowerment.” The event was marked by short speeches, fanfare and a call to action for the government to support women in the market. Yvette Anda, a designer and one of the oldest members of Ngwele Market, shared her experiences as a market woman. “Although our numbers are few, I hope that in the future, we will celebrate with many more women,” she said. “We face several challenges in the market,…

In a highly anticipated press conference held in Douala on Saturday, March 1, Tembu Daniel, aka Danny Green, aka 237 TownCryer, unveiled his latest single, “My Hustle,” featuring Stanley Enow. The artist, known for his energetic and captivating stage presence, shared explosive details about the music project, leaving the audience in awe. Danny Green revealed that he spent a staggering 65 million CFA francs to realize the entire project of “My Hustle.” In a shocking admission, he confessed that he had to sell his only land and car to cover expenses during the video shoot. “I Spent over 65M CFA…

In an exclusive interview with knnews.info, celebrated Cameroonian artist Franck Epalle shared his insights on the significance of cultural music in preserving Cameroon’s rich tradition and values. With over 22 years of experience in the music industry, Franck Epalle has established himself as a leading figure in promoting Cameroonian culture through music. Born in the Northwest Region of Cameroon, precisely from Donga Mantum division, Franck Epalle began his music career in 1998 after arriving in Douala. He joined a cabaret dance group, where he worked with famous musicians like Salle John,Afo Akom, Lady Kashilla (Congolese artist and sound engineer) just…

By Senior Journalist ,Ellie Smith At the recently concluded extraordinary congress of the Social Democratic Front (SDF), held in Yaoundé, the party elected Joshua Osih as its flagbearer for the October 2025 presidential election. This will be the second time that Osih, affectionately known as “Josh,” will carry the torch of Cameroon’s most prominent opposition party in parliament. At its peak, the SDF was the largest opposition both within and outside the legislature. The SDF is arguably the most significant political movement to emerge in Cameroon since reunification. Its founding leader, the late John Fru Ndi, is widely regarded as…

In an inspiring conversation with knnews.info, Zion Boy, a talented musician from Bamenda, shared his remarkable journey of overcoming physical disability to pursue his passion for music. Born Ngoh Henrich, Zion Boy’s love for music began at a young age. He started singing in class 6 and eventually entered a music studio to record his first song, “Waity I Do This Girl” in 2014. Despite facing numerous challenges, including financial constraints and societal stigma, Zion Boy persevered and continued to produce music. Zion Boy’s music is not only a source of personal fulfillment but also a way to challenge societal…

For over 60 years, British Southern Cameroons (now called the Northwest and Southwest Regions) has endured a systemic, deliberate, and well-executed marginalization under the rule of French Cameroon. What was supposed to be a union of two equal states in 1961 quickly turned into an annexation, where the Anglophone population became nothing more than a conquered people under a Francophone-dominated regime. Many Southern Cameroonians today look at the pictures of John Ngu Foncha and Solomon Tandeng Muna and ask: Did they betray us? The truth is, perhaps even they didn’t fully understand the trap they were walking into. They believed…

Cameroon celebrated its 59th National Youth Day on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. The theme of this year’s celebration was “Youth, Maturity, and Responsibility for the Consolidation of Peace, Security, Economic Growth, and the Democratic Process.” However, for many young Cameroonians, the reality of their daily lives is far from this ideal. Stanley Berinyuy, a student at the University of Dschang in his early 30s, is one such example. Stanley sells soya at the Rail Market, Douala to support his studies. “I roast soya every day, day and night,” he said. “My soya costs 100 francs, which is a reasonable price.”…

As Cameroon prepares to celebrate Youth Day on February 11th, Sacred Heart College in Bonaberi Rial, Douala, has been busy promoting bilingualism, unity, and cultural diversity among its students. The college’s Youth week activities kicked off with a holy Mass on campus, followed by a gastronomy event where different classes showcased traditional meals from across the country. According to Peter Che Nagfack, Chairman of the college, the events are designed to promote unity, integration, and cultural diversity among the students. “The activities started with a holy Mass on campus, and yesterday, we had a gastronomy event where students showcased traditional…

Self Pain: The Crisis 2015-2025….. who did what?… Gorji Dinka in 1984 brought the name Ambazonia….. In 1995 SCNC leaders: John Ngu Foncha, Muna etc flashed the UN flag at the mungo bridge propagating that, the UN has accepted to grant the former southern Cameroons independence and are heading to Cameroon…….. 1 October 1999, militants took over Radio Buea to proclaim the independence of Southern Cameroons, but failed to do so and leaders were subsequently arrested…. In 2001, the SCNC was declared illegal in Cameroon by the government…. 2015-2016, anglophone youths were brainwashed, radicalised and taken to Nigeria to train…