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L-R: Army Rescue Unit Boss, Cross Section Of Population Where The Corpse Was Found By Raymond Dingana Taku Paul, the head of the Army Rescue Unit in the North West Region of Cameroon, praised the cooperation between his team and the local community. This teamwork helped recover the body of 25-year-old Agyingi Hamlet, who drowned in a stream on Sonack Street in Bamenda. Taku made this statement after Agyingi's body was found in Mulang, a day after he drowned on September 29, 2025. "I want to thank the community for their support. This shows they care. Thanks to our joint efforts, we were able to recover the victim's body, about 18 kilometers from where he fell,"  Taku said. Agyingi's Body Stocked In Mud He noted that the search took about 35 minutes. "Two teams were involved in the search. One team searched from City Chemist to the Presbyterian Church bridge, while the other team searched from there to the Army Rescue bridge. We received a call that the body h...

  One Of The Destroyed Vehicles  By Raymond Dingana  Sunday, September 29, 2025, was a terrible day for some mini buses traveling from Bui Division to Bamenda. They were stopped at a place called 'Door Market, a neighborhood in Bambili, Tubah Sub Division, North West Region of Cameroon. A 10-year-old girl was raped, and both passengers and drivers were assaulted. Their vehicles were damaged, and phones, money, and other valuables were taken. Victims reported that the attackers were heavily armed and had been ambushing people without any response from security forces.  "We have been suffering on that road for the past two months. The attackers stop vehicles and drag passengers into the bushes, where women are raped, and valuables are stolen," said a driver in a video circulating on social media . He added that "We don’t understand why we are being treated this way. Security only seems to be present in Bambili; they never come to help at Door Market." He mentioned...

  Awing Market In Santa Sub Division   Raymond Dingana  As the people of the North West Region work hard to restore normalcy, the actions of those meant to provide security are undermining their efforts for peace. On Sunday, September 28, 2025, while residents of Awing in Santa Sub Division, North West Region (NWR) and traders from far and near were out trying to earn a living, gunshots rang out. Many, including the elderly, young children, and people with disabilities, sought safety. "At first, we thought the gunshots were from separatists. We were shocked to find out they were from government forces," said an eyewitness.  He added,  "They forced everyone out of the market while firing shots in the air. Shop owners were ordered at gunpoint to close their shops. " According to Awing Magazine on Facebook, "Since early September, the market has only been open on Sundays due to a lockdown imposed by Ambazonia fighters. Traders, many of whom are from Bamenda, tried...

Hon Joshua Osih In Bamenda For Presidential Campaign Launch By Raymond Dingana The Social Democratic Front (SDF) presidential candidate, Hon. Josua Osih, stated that the people have suffered enough under the CPDM government for 42 years. He made this remark on Saturday, September 27, 2025, during the official launch of the party's campaign at the Grandstand in Bamenda, ahead of the October 12 presidential election. At the campaign launch, Osih emphasized that the SDF has deep roots in Bamenda, and much of the freedom enjoyed in Cameroon today originated there, often at a great cost to people's lives. Osih noted that,  "Many years have passed, and while a lot has happened, no political force has effectively addressed the root causes of our problems in Cameroon." He noted that the crisis in the North West and South West Regions has lasted for eight years, stating,  "If we were in power, this situation wouldn't have started. That’s why Biya must be voted out....

Yang Philemon Speaking To CPDM Supporters At The Congress Hall  By Raymond Dingana  The Cameroon People's Democratic Movement (CPDM) has kicked off its presidential campaign ahead of the elections on October 12. The launch event took place at the Bamenda Congress Hall on Saturday, September 27, 2025, with party members attending from various regions. During the event, Yang Philemon, president of the North West Regional Campaign Committee, acknowledged that all candidates for the upcoming elections are good Cameroonians. However, he emphasized that they do not all have the same qualifications.  "Some are more qualified than others,"  Yang stated. He pointed out that the opposition has spent a lot of time criticizing President Paul Biya, saying,  "Criticizing a president is not a plan or a vision. The opposition paints a picture of a world that doesn't exist. They promise to take you to heaven, but they haven't been there themselves. Moreover, they forget that ...

  Dione Ngute At The Launch Of CPDM Campaigns In Buea, SWR By Raymond Dingana Cameroon's Prime Minister and special envoy of President Paul Biya, Chief Dr. Joseph Dion Ngute, has stressed that Paul Biya is the best choice for the people of the South West Region. He made this statement on Saturday, September 17, 2025, during the campaign launch for the Cameroon People's Democratic Movement (CPDM) in Buea. Dion Ngute warned that the South West Region would lose its benefits and development if Paul Biya does not win the upcoming presidential election on October 12, 2025. He pointed out that the region is well represented in government and has seen significant projects, like the Kumba Gas Plant, as evidence of Biya’s commitment to its growth. He stated that  “Politics is a game of interest, and President Biya cares about the South West Region.” Dion Ngute also denied rumors about the National Oil Refinery (SONARA) being transferred. He noted that construction has started on parts ...

By Nchendzengang Tatah  The Prime Minister and Head of Government, Chief Dr Joseph Dion Ngute, has urged the population of Tiko to vote for President Paul Biya in the upcoming presidential elections. The Prime Minister said that out of the twelve candidates, only Biya has the aspiration and determination to transform Tiko into an Eldorado. The PM cited three major projects that the Head of State has demonstrated interest in: CDC, Tiko Airport and Tiko Port.  PM Ngute reminded the population of the over CFA 50 billion CDC workers' arrears, which have been made fully available in the restitution process. The gesture, which the corporation's authorities had admitted to be a significant move to sustain it, was well received by the workers who have since then been expressing gratitude to Biya. PM Ngute asked that the appreciation be translated into support to ensure that Biya continues to establish development efforts in the area. PM Dion Ngute In Tiko The Head of Government, in re...

By Raymond Dingana Many people in Bamenda, Chief Town town in the North West Region (NWR) of Cameroon, are skeptical about the 30 meters wide 6.2km Bamenda Urban Crossing Road Project whose foundation stone was laid in Bamenda on Wednesday September 18th,2025. They believe that until the roads are actually paved, the project is just a promise that may not happen. This concern was voiced during President Paul Biya's special envoy, Prime Minister Chief Dr. Joseph Dion Ngute, who launched several development projects on Wednesday, September 18th in Bamenda. Residents of Bamenda have a long history of unfulfilled promises from politicians, especially during election times. This has made them doubt any commitments made during such events. For almost ten years, Bamenda's roads have cried for mercy . There are potholes everywhere, and during the rainy season, the roads become muddy, while dust fills the air during the dry season. Many promises have been made to fix the roads, but peop...

   Fongu Cletus, SDF NW Regional Chairman  By Raymond Dingana As the presidential election on Sunday, October 12, 2025, approaches, political parties are working hard to attract voters despite security threats from armed groups opposed to elections. One such political party is the Social Democratic Front (SDF), whose supporters have faced threats from armed groups opposed to elections in Anglophone Cameroon. Understanding the importance of voter turnout and the risks posed by armed groups, the SDF, through its North West Regional Chairman, Fongu Cletus Tanwie, who is also the Mayor of Bamenda III, called on everyone to help oust Biya from power. Cross Section Of Party Supporters At The Regional Congress  He made this appeal on Saturday, September 20th, 2025 during the party's regional conference in Bamenda. He emphasized that voting in favor of the SDF against the Cameroon People's Democratic Movement CPDM should be the focus. "We understand the security threats aime...

By Anne-Valien Berinyuy The Anglophone crisis, which has raged on for almost a decade, has taken a heavy toll on cultural heritage raising fears that it may be extinct is care is not taken. With fears that the end of the crisis not in sight, it is evident that as the situation persists, cultural heritage will continue to suffer. Recognizing that the crisis is unlikely to end soon and that this is detrimental to the region’s cultural heritage, traditional rulers have voiced their determination to address the situation and safeguard the region’s heritage.   Assembled under Phase I of the training program for the empowerment of traditional rulers organized by the North West Regional Assembly (NWRA), 11 September , at the auditorium of the NWRA, the guardians of the region’s heritage decried the erosion of their traditions and emphasized the need to preserve them.   The Fon of Weh proposed drafting a document to educate the population on abuses against traditional author...

NUDP National Chairman, Bello Bouba Maigari In Bamenda By Raymond Dingana  The national chairman of the National Union for Democracy and Progress (NUDP), Bello Bouba Maigari, has expressed regret over the suffering of the population in the North West Region (NWR). This was made during his visit to Bamenda on Saturday, September 6th 2025. He said time to open a new chapter for the region has come. "Your voices have not been heard. Your children, your farmers, and your traders have suffered, but today a new chapter is opening, a chapter of peace, dignity, and prosperity," Said Bello Bouba Maigari.  A chapter of peace, Bello Bouba said, includes security, trust, and freedom.  "Children will go back to school, farmers will return to their farms, and traders will move freely without fear." Bello also promised to engage in dialogue with separatist leaders for lasting peace and reintegration for those who wish to return, granting the North West (NW) a special status that r...

Picture Taken When The Body Was Retrieved And Was About Being Taking To A Hospital  By Raymond Dingana  The Street 4 neighborhood in Mulang, Bamenda II Council area, is in shock after a child drowned in a river in the area. The incident occurred on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, when the child and three others were playing in the river; however, other sources suggest they were fishing. Eyewitnesses alleged that just as they were about to leave, the child was captivated by the size of a fish he saw. In an attempt to catch it, he found himself in a part of the river from which he could not easily escape. His friends waited for him, but when he did not return, they raised the alarm. Neighbors gathered and were able to retrieve the body, which was then taken to a health facility on a motorbike as explained by a voice in a video shared on Abakwa FM Radio Pidgin News WhatsApp group . At press time, it was unclear whether the child had survived.  Despite warnings for parents to ens...

Arrested Wildlife Traffickers By Raymond Dingana  Wild life traffickers operating in some African countries are having sleepless nights ever since a major crackdown on their activities intensified. 34 wildlife traffickers were arrested across five African countries during the first half of this year. The traffickers were arrested in Congo, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Togo and Cameroon during crackdown operations carried out under the framework of the government’s collaboration with the EAGLE network that assists wildlife officials in the application of the wildlife law in these countries.They were arrested while trafficking in parts of protected wildlife species including leopard skins, elephant tusks, and also live hyenas.  16 leopard skins were seized during operations carried out in Ivory Coast, Congo and Senegal with at least 22 traffickers arrested. Nine ivory traffickers were arrested with over 21kg of elephant tusks representing nine elephant tusks. Three live animal traffick...