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Mayor Chenwi Of B'da II To Empower Municipal Councillors Better Serve Their Communities

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Mayor Chenwi Of The Bamenda II Council At The Session  By Anne-Vallien Berinyuy Many constituencies in Bamenda and the North West Region as a whole have municipal councillors who only appear during council sessions and then disappear into the thin air. Such municipal representatives have not made any impact on their constituencies; many have even been termed “absentee landlords.” While many do not even know their functions as municipal councillors, many of those who do know do not have the resources to create the kind of impact they would have liked to make. However, if there is one mayor who understands this too well and hopes to see positive changes, it is Mayor Chenwi Peter of the Bamenda II Council. During the Council’s Administrative, Management, and Stores Accounts session held on Thursday, April 23, councillors voted on 15 deliberations, including the approval of the council’s accounts and a motion for the Bamenda II Council to empower councillors to carry out micro-project...
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Fon Azefor Of Nkwen Commends MINTP For Roadworks, Appeal For Peace As Project Proceeds

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Fon Azefor III Of Nkwen Speaking After Bulldozers Touched Some Structures At Mile 2 Nkwen  By Raymond Dingana  The Fon of Nkwen, HRM Azefor III, has appreciated President Paul Biya and Minister Emmanuel Nganou Djoumessi of Public Works for the ongoing Urban Crossing project of which Nkwen is a beneficiary. The traditional custodian of Nkwen made the remarks shortly after visiting the site, following the arrival of bulldozers. He said the Minister had heard the cry of the people, and added that they are preparing to bless the work especially the bridge and pray that the souls that were lost there some weeks back should rest in peace. Bulldozers From BUNS Construction Company At Work At Mike 2 Nkwen  He also said they will invite the gods of the land to oversee the works, especially the bridge, so that the project should proceed without hitch. In a conversation with Chifu Edward of  the Vanguard Newspaper on Saturday, April 18, 2026, Fon Azefor III said: “Roads are a k...
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At Visit To Bamenda, Pope Leo XIV Urges Shift From Weapons To Education

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L-R: Muslim Leader, Pope Leo XIV  By Anne-Vallien Berinyuy  Pope Leo XIV has strongly condemned the huge sums of money spent on weapons that destroy lives, calling instead for greater investment in education and community development as the true path to lasting peace.  Speaking at St Joseph Metropolitan Cathedral Big Mankon on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in the presence of Catholics and non-Catholics and government officials, his message touched those who have been directly affected by the crisis. "Don't turn a blind eye to the fact that billions of dollars are spent on killing and devastation, while the resources needed for healing, education, and restoration are nowhere to be found." After listening to testimonies from people in the North West Region, including members of the Muslim community, lay and religious women, internally displaced persons, and civil society actors, the Pope frowned at the growing global focus on weapons instead of human development, noting that ...
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Pope Leo XIV's Message Sparks Reflection On Cameroon's Path To Peace

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    Pope Leo XIV At The Unity Palace In Yaounde By Anne-Vallien Berinyuy  Before the arrival of the supreme pontiff, Pope Leo XIV on Cameroon soil, many people from the crisis-hit North West Region had been hoping and praying that his visit would reconcile divisions that have brought hardship to countless homes.  For many families affected by the armed conflict in the two English-speaking regions, the wounds remain deep, with uncertainty about recovery in the years ahead. Upon his arrival at Nsimalen International Airport in Yaounde on wednesday 15th April 2026, and later during his meeting at the Unity Palace with President Paul Biya, the Pope affirmed his mission as  "a pastor and servant of dialogue, fraternity and peace."   He drew attention to the profound suffering in conflict-affected regions, including the North West, South West, and Far North, highlighting issues such as displacement, loss of lives, and disruption of children’s education. L-R Pope ...
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Pope Leo's Visit To Cameroon: Expectations High As Many Believe Visit Will Boost Biya’s Peace Efforts

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Achieve Pictures: L-R; Pope Leo XIV, and Paul Biya By Raymond Dingana  The Anglophone crisis began in 2016, and later turned into an armed conflict. It has caused unprecedented loss of both life and livelihoods. The President of the Republic, Paul Biya, could not ignore the suffering of the people as the two Anglophone regions, North West and South West, were already falling into the abyss. He needed strong leadership to help restore peace. On January 4, 2019, President Paul Biya appointed Chief Dr. Joseph Dion Ngute, a jurist and academic from the South West Region, as Prime Minister and Head of Government. His mandate was to bring peace back to the troubled regions. Dione Ngute knew this task could not be achieved from his office in Yaounde. Following a bottom-up approach, PM Dion Ngute made several trips to the crisis-affected areas, the North West and South West Regions of Cameroon. His aim was to meet people directly, listen to their problems, and encourage armed group members...
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Crime: Mob Beats Young Man To Near Death After Break-In Attempt In Bamenda

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The Suspect Receiving Serious Beatings From An Angry Mob  By Raymond Dingana  A young man was caught and severely beaten after attempting to steal from a home in the Sisia III neighborhood of Nkwen, Bamenda III Municipality. The incident occurred on Tuesday after he noticed that everyone in the compound had gone out. Unfortunately for him, a family member returned home early and stumbled upon the thief, who managed to flee. He reportedly returned home, bathed, and changed his clothes before going to his business at the Nkwen market, where he sells dresses. Little did he know that the motorcycle rider who transported the family member recognized him. The rider rallied his colleagues, who stormed the Nkwen market, picked up the suspect, and took him back to the crime scene where he was severely beaten. As the beatings intensified, he could be heard saying he was under a spell. He was lucky that police officers arrived on time to save him. He is currently licking his wounds behin...
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Mile 2 Bridge Tragedy: Hon. Forbi Nchinda Urges Support For Victims' Families, Calls For Stronger Safety Measures

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  Hon.Forbi Nchinda Simon   By Raymond Dingana In a Press Release dated April 2nd, 2026, Press statement, Hon.Forbi Nchinda Simon, SDF Shadow Cabinet Minister for Urban Development and Housing and immediate past Member of Parliament for Bamenda–Bali among others appealed for calm and invites community not to abandon affected families of the Mike 2 Bridge Pedestrian Crossing Collapse. Have a full reading of the Press Release below I have received with deep sorrow the news of the tragic loss of lives following the collapse of the temporary crossing at Mile 2 Nkwen. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and my sincere sympathy to those who were injured and especially to the good people of Bamenda and Bali. This is a painful moment for our community, and my thoughts are with all who have been affected. As an Architect and Engineer, I view this incident not only as a tragedy but also as a critical signal on the way temporary infrastructure is conceived, execute...
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