Edison Fru Ndi Brandishing His Awards By Raymond Dingana Cameroonian social impact advocate and businessman, Edison Fru Ndi, has received the prestigious Global Changemakers Award for his contributions to community development and social impact. Project 100 presented the award to him on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, during the 7th Global Changemakers Award Ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya. The award recognises Fru Ndi's contributions to improving lives and supporting development in Cameroon. His certificate states that Project 100 honours him for his contributions to social impact. H.E. George Mkondiwa, Chairman of Project 100, and Dominic Iuramba, Director of Global Appeal Agency, signed the certificate. The international recognition highlights work that has also attracted attention in Bamenda and other parts of the North West Region. Among his notable contributions is the rehabilitation and extension of the Mbengwi–Oshie electricity network in Momo Division under the Presidential Plan for...

BAMEDCA Youth Wing Executive After The Launch By Raymond Dingana The Bamendankwe Development and Cultural Association (BAMEDCA) has provided FCFA 1 million to its newly launched youth wing to support activities aimed at empowering young people, fighting drug abuse and promoting community development.  The 1 million CFA francs cheque was presented to the newly established youth wing by BAMEDCA President General, Ndifon Richard Manjong, on behalf of the association. The youth wing was officially launched on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Bamendankwe Fon’s Palace during the first-ever BAMEDCA Youth Conference, which focused on leadership, opportunities and community development. Cross Section Of Participants At The Youth Conference  Forsuh Etienne Awah, a teacher by profession was elected pioneer president on an interim basis. Speaking to drayinfos.com, he pledged to use his mandate to unite young people and address challenges affecting the community. He identified drug and s...

Mayor Wandum Ernest Buga Of Bali Council By Anne-Vallien Berinyuy  The Mayor of Bali Council, Ernest Wandum Bunga, has rejected social media allegations accusing him of misusing council funds and abandoning development projects. He says council funds for projects are managed through established contract procedures, which limit the mayor’s direct access to the money. Speaking during a press conference at the Bali Council Hall on Friday, October 23, 2026, Mayor Bunga urged the public to verify information from reliable sources before drawing conclusions. “Some misinform others unconsciously; some do that consciously. But the best way to get the truth is to come to the source and hear it from the horse’s own mouth,”  he said. The press conference brought together journalists, civil society representatives, quarter heads, councillors and council staff. It gave the mayor an opportunity to present his administration’s development record from 2020 to 2026, including completed project...

The Guardian Post Publisher At The Press Conference  By Raymond Dingana Cameroon’s first English-language daily newspaper, The Guardian Post, has unveiled a weeklong programme to celebrate its 25th anniversary, with activities scheduled for November 9 to 14, 2026. The programme was announced by the newspaper’s Publisher and Editor-in-Chief, Ngah Christian, during a press conference at the media organisation’s headquarters in Efoulan Lac, Yaounde, on Friday, October 16. Although the newspaper marked its 25th anniversary on August 30, 2026, the planned Silver Jubilee celebrations will feature professional development activities, community engagement, a sports walk and a grand anniversary event. Ngah said the celebrations would reflect the newspaper’s commitment to press freedom, accountability and democratic development in Cameroon. “As we celebrate 25 years of serving as the voice of the voiceless, holding authority to account, and advancing Cameroon’s democracy, we are launching a ...

237 Town Crier Facing The Press  BY Anne-Valiene Berinyuy Cameroonian artist Tembo Daniel, popularly known as Danny Green or 237 Town Crier, has announced the release of his six-track Extended Play (EP), titled Bamenda 1st Son, under Energy Gang Entertainment. The artist, a native of Mbengwi in Momo Division of the North West Region, made the announcement during a press conference at Blue Pearl Hotel in Bamenda III Subdivision on Friday, October 16, 2026. The EP, release has been  scheduled for October 30, 2026. It features collaborations with emerging talents from the North West Region, as well as popular artist Minks from the East Region. Family Photo Taken At The Event  Danny Green explained that his collaboration with Minks was a deliberate move to attract attention from other parts of the country and expand his reach in the music industry. "The second collaboration is with a super Star from the other side of the Mungo, that's minks that's because we need to get atten...

National Youth Council President For Menchum, Brain Mua By Anne-Vallien Berinyuy  Youths in Menchum Division, North West Region of Cameroon have called on the government to revive the Wum Area Development Authority (WADA), arguing that creating jobs and restoring livelihoods are essential to achieving lasting peace in the area. The appeal was made on Thursday, October 15, 2026, during the North West Community Dialogue at the Bamenda Congress Hall, led by Prime Minister and Head of Government, Chief Dr Joseph Dion Ngute. Speaking on behalf of the youths, Cameroon National Youth Council President for Menchum Division, Brian Mua, said unemployment had contributed to young people joining armed groups amid the ongoing conflict. “In my division, Menchum, most youths went into the bushes because of no jobs,”  he said. Mua explained that WADA, established in 1983, once employed about 7,000 skilled and unskilled workers before its collapse, leaving thousands without a major source of l...