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Family Photo Taken At The Event  By Raymond Dingana  Some 20 civil society organizations CSOs have endorsed the Center for Advocacy in Gender Equality, and Action for Development (CAGEAD), as leader of the Network for Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights Organizations in the North West Region of Cameroon.  The endorsement was made during the Stakeholders Advocacy meeting on Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) Policies in Schools, Thursday 23 May 2024 in Bamenda. The event which was to highlight the importance of proper menstrual hygiene management in enhancing girls’ educational outcomes, brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including government officials, traditional and religious leaders, educators, health professionals, and civil society representatives with the aim to advocate for comprehensive menstrual hygiene management (MHM) policies in schools and to address the various challenges girls face in managing menstruation. The chief executive officer CEO of CAGEAD, Waah

L-R:Family Photo Taken At The Event, Bees Carrying Out Cross Pollination  By Raymond Dingana  The importance of bees-winged insects closely related to wasps, and ants known for their pivotal role in pollination goes beyond just producing honey for consumption, and other purposes, conservationists say. This explains why the United Nations proclaimed May 20th as World Bee Day which aims to raise awareness on the importance of pollinators, the threats they face, and their contributions to sustainable development. During a Panel discussion in Bamenda to celebrate World Bee Day, and World Biodiversity Day, Thursday May 23,2024, conservationists suggested that because man's existence depends on the continued presence of bees, all must be done to ensure they never go extinct. Conservationists At The Panel Discussion   The panel discussion was organized by a local Non Governmental Organization, (Cameroon Gender and Environment Watch) CAMGEW whose team lead, Mr Wirsy Emmanuel Binyuy describ

CNYC President In Tubah Handing Over Didactics To Students  By Raymond Dingana In the rural community of Tubah, Mezam Division, in Cameroon's crisis-affected Northwest Region, many students struggle to afford basic writing materials.  As end-of-year exams approach, the stress and "examination fever" is palpable on the faces of these students. To support these students, the Tubah chapter of the Cameroon National Youth Council (CNYC), led by its president Kouamo Arnaud, visited some of the affected students and provided them with writing materials.  "Some of these students are really suffering because of the crisis in our region. It's important that we encourage them and let them know that we are praying for their success,"  said Kouamo.  "We also told them that we are working to secure scholarships for those who excel in the exams. " Kouamo expressed gratitude to the Tubah Divisional Officer, Masango Metugue Narcise, for supporting this initiative. 

L-R: Brigade Commander Tubah, DO, Mayor By Raymond Dingana  On Monday, May 20th, 2024, the mayor of Tubah, Tanjong Martin, local leaders, and residents celebrated the Divisional Officer (DO) for Tubah, Masango Metugue Narcise, for organizing a successful National Day celebration in Tubah Sub-Division, Northwest Region of Cameroon. According to many in Tubah, since Masango Metugue Narcise became Divisional Officer for Tubah some years ago, National Day celebrations like February 11th (National Youth Day) and Reunification Day have continued to be observed, despite the ongoing Anglophone crisis in the region. On May 20th, which is celebrated as Unity Day in Cameroon, the DO and his team mobilized hundreds of people for the celebrations. They gathered at the University of Bamenda sports field to commemorate Cameroon's 52nd Reunification anniversary, presided over by the Divisional Officer. The event included an ecumenical service led by Pastor Boris, who offered prayers for the return

NW Governor, Adolphe Lele Lafrique Decorating NW Regional Communication Boss, Njike Celestine  By Raymond Dingana  On Monday, May 20, 2024, the Regional Delegate of Communication for the North West, Njike Célestine Atadebe, was decorated with the Cameroon Order of Merit medal. The ceremony took place at the Bamenda Commercial Avenue Grand Stand, presided over by the North West Governor, H.E. Lele l'Afrique, representing the President of the Republic of Cameroon. In his remarks to the press, the Regional Delegate expressed gratitude for this recognition of his 14 years of dedicated service to the State of Cameroon. He viewed the medal as a strong signal from the government to continue working hard.  "It is a very strong signal by the State; incarnated by the President of the Republic telling me, continue working harder and harder, i am seeing you,"  said Njike Celestine. Njike Celestine's public service career includes 4 years at the central Ministry of Communication,

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

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

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