Nina Ambuban At The Women Mediators Submit In Bamenda  By Raymond Dingana Nina Ambuban, a Jurist and Research Officer at the Office of the Public Independent Conciliator (PIC) for the North West Region, played two important roles at the 2026 North West Women Mediators Summit. She moderated a high-level panel discussion and also represented the Public Independent Conciliator, Tamfu Simon Fai. The summit brought together traditional rulers, women mediators, civil society actors, development partners and public institutions. The meeting focused on the theme, "Women's Leadership in Peacebuilding: Formalising the Voices and Roles of Women Mediators for Inclusive Processes." The Panel Discussion Unfolding  As moderator of Panel Two, titled "Regional Voices: Communities and Institutions Reclaiming Women as Architects of Peace," Nina Ambuban guided discussions on the role of women in peacebuilding, community leadership and conflict resolution. The panel brought toget...

Emmanuel Ntoko, Newly Appointed GVNA Country Director For Cameroon By Raymond Dingana  Global Ventures of North America Inc. (GVNA) has appointed Cameroonian executive Emmanuel Ntoko as its Country Director for Cameroon Operations. The appointment, made official on May 22, 2026, gives Ntoko a key leadership role in the company's waste-to-energy and infrastructure development plans in Cameroon and across Africa. In addition to serving as Country Director, Ntoko will also serve as Human Resources Director for Waste-to-Energy Projects in Cameroon, Director of Government and Institutional Engagement, and Senior Executive Representative. He will report directly to Ryan A.D. Elcock, Chief Strategy and Operations Officer, while overall authority remains with Steven L. Williams, GVNA's Founder and CEO. A Strategic Role for Cameroon Ntoko will lead the planned creation of GVNA Africa, a company-wide African body expected to be based in Cameroon. He will also serve as the senior contact ...

North West Governor Addressing Participants  By Raymond Dingana The North West Livestock Development Fund, known by its French acronym CDENO, has announced a budget execution rate of 98.1 percent for the 2025 financial year, showing strong performance despite the challenges facing the region. The announcement was made during the institution's Administrative and Management Accounts Session held in Bamenda on June 10, 2026. Presenting the report, CDENO Director, Mbah Shupong Michael, said the institution carried out several projects aimed at improving livestock production and ensuring food security. He revealed that over 204,000 day-old chicks were produced and distributed to farmers across the region. Participants At The Session  More than 200,000 cattle in the North West and West regions were also vaccinated to prevent diseases. Farmers further received piglets, animal feed and other livestock inputs through government programmes, with women, youths and persons with disabiliti...

Family Photo Taken At The Anniversary Celebrations  By Raymond Dingana  The Presbyterian Church in Cameroon (PCC), Nitob Congregation in the Mezam South Presbytery, celebrated its 20th anniversary on Sunday, June 7. The event featured a thanksgiving service, time for reflection, and a call for renewed commitment to the church. Members gathered in a joyful and spirit-filled atmosphere. There was music and praise throughout the celebration, with gratitude expressed in every moment of the programme. A Theme That Set the Tone The anniversary was held under the theme:   “Then Samuel took a stone, and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying: ‘This far has the Lord helped us.’” Speaking during the event, Rev. Pastor Achah Gerald, Presbyterial Secretary for Mezam South Presbytery, explained the meaning of Ebenezer “Ebenezer, meaning stone of help, was a declaration by the Israelites. Today, as a congregation, we declare the same truth at this historic...

Victim Lying Dead On The Ground   By Raymond Dingana  Electric poles which appear more like death traps, given their rotten nature, are found in many communities around Cameroon. While some have already collapsed to the ground, others are still standing, perhaps waiting to fall on any unlucky individual. The presence of these rotten poles is not only a danger to the population, but also to workers of the electricity company who from time to time climb them to carry out work. On Saturday, June 6, 2026, an electrician died after a tragic accident in the Messassi neighbourhood of Yaounde. The victim was on an electric pole carrying out some work when the rotten pole collapsed, sending him crashing to the ground. He died on the spot. The incident has triggered a barrage of comments about the condition of these poles, which are found in many neighbourhoods across the country. Electric Pole Waiting To Fall On An Unlucky Individual  While these utility poles continue to exist in...

SDF @ 36 Anniversary Celebrations In Bamenda  By Raymond Dingana Born on May 26, 1990, in Bamenda, the Social Democratic Front (SDF) was once a vibrant political party with strong support from the grassroots. However, it is now a shadow of its former self. The SDF was once a major force to be reckoned with, the biggest headache for Cameroon’s ruling party, the Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM). That changed when the Anglophone Crisis began. How the Anglophone Crisis Targeted the SDF Separatist groups in Anglophone Cameroon treated the SDF as if it had caused the crisis. As a result, they made life difficult for SDF members. Many militants were forced to flee, as efforts to weaken and destroy the party began. Even the party chairman at the time, Ni John Fru Ndi, was not spared. He was kidnapped twice by suspected separatist fighters. First kidnapping happened while he was traveling to Sop in Jakiri, Bui Division, North West Region. He was going to bury the late Member of ...