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US Embassy-CAMASEJ Investigative Journalism Workshop Equips Journalists For Task Ahead

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Family Photo Taken At The Workshop In Douala  By Raymond Dingana  A two-day workshop on Investigative Journalism was recently held in Douala, the economic capital of Cameroon. The workshop, organized by the United States Embassy in Cameroon and the Cameroon Association of English Speaking Journalists (CAMASEJ), aimed to strengthen the skills of  journalists practicing in the country.  Participants expressed their readiness to delve deeper into investigative reporting and deliver better stories after acquiring new knowledge and skills. The workshop brought together journalists from various regions of Cameroon, including the North West, South West, Center, Littoral, South, and West. Renowned experts in the field, such as Franklin Sone Bayen, Prof Rosemary Shafack, Pierre Le Grand Nka, Armelle Sitchoma, and Amindeh Blaise Atabong, shared their insights and expertise with the participants. Bamba Séne, Professional Associate At The United States Embassy in Cameroon Bamba Séne, a Professiona

At first official visit: SDF Chairman Uses CPDM's Limitations To Win Over NW Population

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Photo Credit: News Watch: SDF Chairman Joshua Osih In Bamenda  By Raymond Dingana  During his first official visit to Bamenda as National Chairman of the opposition Social Democratic Front, (SDF), Hon Joshua Osih fired missiles at the ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement,(CPDM), for failing to resolve the deadly conflict which has so far claimed over 6,000 lives in the Anglophone regions of the country. He said however that hope is not lost as the opposition party is waxing strong, has the key to unlock the deadlock surrounding the drawn-out conflict, and can resolve the socio-political crisis in 100 days after taking over power. “The SDF is the best placed political party to usher in a political solution to the Anglophone crisis. We are confident of our capacity to bring that change but for that to happen, we must be in position of power not in the position of an opposition party,”  said Chairman Osih. He said Cameroonians should hold the party in power, the CPDM, and its lead

North West Regional News Round Up Season 16

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Compiled By Raymond Dingana Two Day Ghost Town Operation Crumble Economic Activities In Bamenda A two days ghost town operation imposed by separatist fighters has dealt a heavy blow to economic activities in Bamenda. The population has been indoors for the past two days for fear of the unknown. Few persons could be seen selling mostly perishables at some of the markets around town. The transport sector was also hit as only a handful of bikes were circulating, but no yellow taxis were on the road. Empty Streets In Bamenda   138th Edition Of Labour In Bamenda More Of Public Sector Affair The 138th edition of the international labour day has come and gone but the dust raised is your to settle. Activities at the Bamenda Commercial Avenue Grandstand were described as a Public Sector affair by many who said the absence of the informal sector cost the day the splendour it used to have. This was not the case some years back before the Anglophone Crisis went deadly. The few that answered presen