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The Accident Scene At Up Station  By Raymond Dingana  Passengers of a 70 seater bus that left Bamenda on the evening of Thursday, April 24, 2025, will forever be grateful to a tree that saved their lives along Station Road. The bus, operated by a Bamenda based transport agency, was prevented from plunging off the steep hill thanks to a one of the eucalyptus tree planted beside the road. As the vehicle ascended Station Hill, it suffered a breakdown and began to roll backward. Miraculously, one of the trees along that stretch stopped the bus from tumbling down the cliff. Fortunately, no one was hurt in the incident. Editorial Comment What transpired on Station Hill that night serves as a stark warning to the authorities in Bamenda that they must take intentional steps to ensure the safety of the population. Officials must be proactive and stop looking away until tragedy strikes. Had that tree not been there, we would be mourning the loss of over 70 lives, reason why more still n...

  Family Photo Of Nkumu Fed Fed, Staff Of Bali District Hospital  By Raymond Dingana The health sector in Bali, located in the North West Region of Cameroon, has been deeply affected by the ongoing Anglophone Crisis. Despite the challenges, the resilience of health personnel in Bali has allowed the community to continue accessing crucial health services.  Yet, many health centers in the region are still struggling, lacking the essential equipment necessary to meet the urgent health needs of the population.  Not being able to stomach the level of suffering the people have been going through, Nkumu Fed Fed stepped forward to address this pressing issue. While many chose to look away, this organization took it upon itself to strengthen these health facilities, providing crucial medical supplies not just for hospitals but also for patients, especially those with disabilities. On Tuesday, April 22, Nkumu Fed Fed, led by its  President, Eunice Tita Tata, visited the B...

  Distribution Of Didactics In Mantum   By Raymond Dingana As the Anglophone Crisis continues to disrupt the educational sector, particularly affecting children from low income families, private initiatives are stepping up to address the challenges. Nkumu Fed Fed, a humanitarian organization led by a group of women from Bali Nyonga, has contributed massively in providing support to those in need. Ever since the Anglophone crisis degenerated into an armed conflict,  Nkumu Fed Fed is the only non governmental organization in the North West Region of Cameroon that has successfully penetrated the interior of Bali to create a positive impact on the community. School Needs Donated To Learners In Mantum On April 22, 2025, Nkumu Fed Fed took action in Mantum, a neighborhood where educational resources have been scarce. The organization provided essential school supplies and financial assistance to help secure the future of these children. “Mantum is where Nkumu Fed Fed launched i...

Nkumu Fed Fed At Pa Ndiboli's Orthopedic Center Bali By Raymond Dingana Bah Njiboli is a well known traditional orthopedic doctor in Ngukong, Bali Subdivision of the North West Region of Cameroon. He has been using the expertise passed down from his ancestors to treat individuals with bone issues. Many have benefited from his services at little to no cost, as he is not supposed to charge patients, following the tradition of those before him. Nkumu Fed Fed, a non governmental organization's humanitarian outing to Pa Ndiboli's Center was ignited by the heartbreaking conditions faced by patients seeking treatment for bone issues. The inadequate accommodation facilities, coupled with the struggles of those in need at the center moved Nkumu to take action.  To support his work and improve the conditions for him, his patients, their children, and caregivers at his traditional orthopedic center, Nkumu Fed Fed, a non governmental organization, paid him a visit, Saturday Tuesday, Ap...

Abakwa People Members At The Meeting By Raymond Dingana  Members of the Abakwa People, a WhatsApp platform in Bamenda, gathered for their first physical meeting, celebrating the opportunity to connect and put faces to the names that populate the forum. While the primary aim was to foster better relationships, the meeting also provided a chance for members to discuss the group's future direction.  "We will enhance social cohesion, promote peace, and continue being one another's keeper, which are some of the key aims for creating this group," said Ndefru Melanie Mafor, the group's founder. Ndefru Melanie, a Bamenda-based journalist, noted the importance of steering minds away from the negativity stemming from the nine-year Anglophone Crisis in Anglophone Cameroon, which has devastated many lives. She created the Abakwa People platform to support individuals facing various challenges. The group aims to keep members informed about the latest happenings in Bamenda, and...

Family Photo Of CASJ-NW Members, And Facilitator  By Raymond Dingana   In a bid to enhance the reporting skills of sports journalists in the North West Region of Cameroon, the North West Chapter of the Cameroon Association of Sports Journalists (CASJ-NW) trained its members on the Laws of Football. This training took place during their monthly gathering held at the Human Rights Commission's Office on Friday, April 4, 2025. The workshop was made possible thanks to the strong partnership between CASJ and FECAFOOT North West.  According to the main facilitator, Njichu Clauvis, a professional Elite 1 football referee, participants were schooled on the 17 laws of football, which he emphasized are crucial for effective football reporting.  "We trained journalists on the terminologies of football, which will significantly enhance their reporting skills. It was also an opportunity for journalists to learn about the recent changes in the laws of football. This knowledge ...