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Transporters Announce Strike Action Due To Military, Amba Excesses In North West Of Cameroon

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Achieve Picture Of A Vehicle Attacked On The Bamenda-Ngoketunjia Road By Raymond Dingana  In the crisis-hit North West Region (NWR) of Cameroon, drivers and passengers often thank God for safe travels along the Bamenda-Ngoketunjia-Bui-Donga Mantung roads. This is due to the dangers that travelers face. Travelers risk being kidnapped by armed groups, extorted by military personnel, or even killed. Despite many security checkpoints along these roads, safety is still a major concern. This insecurity has led drivers along these routes to start a sit-down strike, set to begin on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. In a voice message sent to  drayinfos.com , drivers expressed frustration over accusations that they collaborate with gun carrying individuals, putting passengers at risk. "They say we take passengers and hand them over to be kidnapped or extorted, which isn't true because we suffer too,"  one driver stated. Announcing the strike, another driver representing colleagues voiced...

Leading The Way: How Fuh Calistus Gentry Is Transforming Cameroon's Mining Industry

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Minister Fuh Calistus Gentry   By Raymond Dingana  As Cameroon rapidly moves from just having a wealth of minerals to becoming a major player in mining, all eyes are on Interim Minister of Mines, Industry, and Technological Development, Professor Fuh Calistus Gentry. Under his leadership, the country is not just dreaming of a brighter future but is actually reaching important industrial milestones while reforming a sector that has often faced challenges. Making Progress: Key Projects in Motion Recently, Cameroon has seen remarkable developments on major projects that are setting the stage for a strong mining future. Two significant iron ore projects in the South Region, launched by the Prime Minister with Minister Gentry by his side, mark the beginning of this exciting new chapter. The Bipindi-Grand Zambi Iron Ore Project has started mining operations, with about 600,000 tonnes of ore already stacked up. The goal is to reach 7 million tonnes before processing begins, and two p...

Building Futures: Ndichia Foundation Supports Children's Growth With Diadactic Materials

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  Beneficiaries Brandishing Their School Needs From Ndichia Foundation  By Raymond Dingana  For some time now, the Ndichia Foundation has been helping those in need in Njinikom, giving them a chance to learn like their peers in other parts of Cameroon. Recently, the Ndichia Foundation provided over 30 school children in Njinikom, Boyo Division, North West Region of Cameroon, with educational materials to support their studies for the 2025/2026 academic year. This donation took place at Bochain, Njinikom, organized by the Ndichia Foundation. Ndichia Foundation Member With Some Beneficiaries  The beneficiaries, predominantly needy children under the guidance and supervision of Ndichia Foundation, were excited with the gesture as it better prepares them to face the current academic year with confidence . Bochain neighborhood in Njinikom is a major hub of many vulnerable children who like many others, long to have a future which can only be guaranteed by academic excelle...

Chaos In Santa: Chief's Bodyguards Assault Journalist Akumbom Elvis

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  Akumbom Elvis Being Treated After Attack By Raymond Dingana  Journalist Akumbom Elvis McCarthy, a paralegal, was attacked by bodyguards of a sub-chief in Meforbe Quarter, Santa Sub-Division, Mezam Division, North West Region, Cameroon. The incident occurred on Saturday, November 15th 2025, at a funeral ceremony for McCarthy's brother's father-in-law, Pa Forsuh. During the ceremony, the chief was about to deliver a speech, and everyone was asked to stand as a sign of respect.  " I stood up up but ill health could not permit me stand for long reason why I had to regain my seat,"  said Akumbom. He added that "One of the chief's guards, Fonjindam Edwin Muluh, a councilor of the Santa council, approached me and demanded i be on my feet . Despite my explanations as to why I couldn't stand, Fonjindam responded arrogantly and called for another guard, Awah Tayong, who pulled me from my seat and pushed me out of the ceremonial ground." McCarthy said he resi...

Pangolin Protection: The Urgent Fight Against Wildlife Trafficking

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Pangolin,And Pangolin Scales By Raymond Dingana Pangolins are the most trafficked mammals in the world. Their meat and scales are in high demand, leading to their status as an endangered species. People hunt pangolins for their meat, which is a delicacy in countries like China and Vietnam. They also use pangolin scales to make products such as shoes, leather boots, and accessories. Pangolin meat is seen as a luxury item and a symbol of status in some restaurants in Vietnam and China. Their skins are made into leather goods like boots, bags, and belts, mostly in the Americas. Furthermore, many communities use pangolin products in traditional medicine to treat various ailments like rheumatism, asthma, skin diseases, and poor blood circulation. Since 2017, international trade in all pangolin species has been banned under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), giving them high protection. However, illegal trade continues, with an estima...

Double Trouble Hits Tubah: Lives Lost, Many Hospitalized, Others Abducted

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Victims Of Sabga Mosque Shooting Prepared For Burial   By Raymond Dingana  Once a peaceful and vibrant area known for hosting the University of Bamenda, Tubah Sub Division in Cameroon’s North West Region is now facing unprecedented insecurity. On Friday, November 14th, while the Apostolic Nuncio to Cameroon,His Grace, José Avelino Bettencourt, was in Bamenda to rededicate the Bamenda Metropolitan Cathedral, armed men attacked a mosque in Sabga, a community in Tubah.  They opened fire randomly, resulting in the deaths of three worshipers, with nine others receiving treatment in Bamenda. The community condemned this act, comparing it to drinking poison and expecting one’s enemies to suffer. "You can't be killing your own and expect your enemy to feel the pain,"  said Yaya Buba, a Muslim faithful in Bamenda. More Attacks on Tubah: Civilians Pay the Price Before the dust could settle from the Sabga incident, reports of another attack emerged from Four Corners Bambui...

Zita Aliah's Groundbreaking Dissertation: Enhancing Communication Strategies In Cameroon’s Electricity Sector

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Zita Aliah, And Members Of The Jury By Raymond Dingana  Zita Aliah Awah, Limbe Chapter President of the Cameroon Association of English-speaking Journalists (CAMASEJ) Limbe and Communication, and Cooperate Social Responsibility Officer for Eneo, South West, and Moungo Divisions of Cameroon, has successfully defended her Master’s dissertation in Communication and Development Studies at the University of Bamenda, (UBa) earning an outstanding score. Her research, titled “ Communication Challenges in Electricity Supply Companies During the Cameroon Anglophone Crisis: The Case of Eneo Cameroon in Bamenda,” delves into the impact of communication strategies on service delivery and stakeholder relationships amidst socio political unrest. In her words, "My dissertation offers practical solutions to enhance customer experiences with electricity services. By identifying communication gaps during the Anglophone Crisis like delayed updates and unclear messages, it presents actionable strateg...