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Former Separatist Fighters Being Presented To The North West Regional Administration  By Raymond Dingana Efforts to encourage suspected separatist fighters, who say they are fighting to restore what they claim is the lost sovereignty of Southern Cameroon, to abandon violence and drop their weapons have continued to yield positive results. This peace building initiative, championed by President Paul Biya, has caused many combatants to reject violence in favor of peace. Seven young boys who had been actively fighting against the state of Cameroon have surrendered their weapons and join their peers at the Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) Center in Bamenda, capital of the North West Region.They were officially presented to the North West administration on Saturday October 12,2024. Members Of NW Administration With The Ex Fighters  The Secretary General at the North West Governor's office, Saidou Moussa, was present to receive the ex combatants. On behalf of the...

Fuam Mary Assumpta Toh  By Raymond Dingana  Born in Njinikom, Boyo Division, Fuam Mary Assumpta Toh has lived a life defined by hard work, and leadership. Over the course of more than 35 years, she has impacted her community as a mother, teacher, mentor, and trailblazing leader in her local credit union, breaking barriers in male-dominated spaces. Her journey from a young girl in a farming and small trading  family to a community leader serves as an inspiring story of triumph over adversity. Early life and struggles As the first of nine children, Fuam shouldered great responsibilities from a young age. Raised in a traditional farming and traders family, she was familiar with hardship.  “I was given in marriage at 13,” Fuam recalls, reflecting on the cultural norms of her time because education was not an option for girls. However, the marriage did not last, and she returned to her family in Njinikom, where her aunt, Mrs. Winifred Achang, played a pivotal role in redi...

Lt. Sama Hilda  By Raymond Dingana Sama Hilda, business woman, and a mother of two was kidnapped near her Mile 6 residence on Tuesday, September 24, just one day after a two-week lockdown imposed by non-state armed groups seeking to reclaim what they claim is the lost sovereignty of a country they call Ambazonia. According to investigations conducted by a team of Drayinfos reporters, Sama Hilda maintained communication with her husband and other family members while in captivity. The armed men opened these communication channels, demanding a ransom of over 2 million FCFA. Sources revealed that raising such an amount was a daunting task, given the hardships faced by the population in this crisis battered region. According to Michael, (not his real name), Hilda was in constant communication with her husband not knowing the conversation they had was going to be their last. "The last time her husband spoke with her was Wednesday morning. She assured him everything was going to be okay...

   Land Slide Affected Area In Chomba By Raymond Dingana Shock and consternation have gripped Chomba village in the Bamenda II Council area of the North West Region of Cameroon following a devastating landslide on Friday, September 27, 2024. There are growing fears that many may be trapped beneath the rubble. A video circulating on social media captures a voice crying out in anguish, asking for the whereabouts of his grandmother. The residents of the affected area are perplexed and distressed, as rescuers have yet to arrive following the landslide, which is suspected to have claimed lives. This tragedy comes just days after the National Observatory for Climate Change (NOCC) issued a warning in its latest climate bulletin about increased precipitation, which could lead to floods and landslides. Details are still emerging... drayinfos.com

School Attacked In Bali Kumbat  Learners In Bamenda Return to Classrooms After Lockdown After a prolonged wait, learners have finally returned to the four walls of their classrooms following a two-week lockdown imposed by armed groups in the Northwest and Southwest regions of Cameroon. On this first day of the 2024/2025 academic year for many students in Bamenda and it's environs, many were seen heading to school on Tuesday September 24. The transport sector was bustling, with overloaded bikes and taxis visible throughout the area. Transport operators have been urged to adhere to speed limits for safety. Admissions are still ongoing in some schools, but a noticeable absence was the sight of students in their school uniforms, particularly in downtown Bamenda. We await further updates from other parts of the region regarding the back-to-school situation for 2024. Severe Floods Hit Bamenda After Heavy Rains  Nature has continued to challenge the local population, with heavy rains...

Dialogue Session Ongoing  By Dingana Raymond The concept of fair inheritance regardless of gender is gaining steem in Bamenda, particularly within the Ntambang community of the Bamenda II municipality. This progress is largely attributed to a recent initiative organized by Community Spokespersons (CSPs), designed to educate community members about the importance of considering fair inheritance when distributing family assets. This initiative is part of a broader effort led by CSPs trained by Community Action for Gender Development (COMAGEND), a nonprofit organization based in Bamenda. Their work is supported by the Adjust for Me Project, funded by Amplify Change, a non-governmental organization. The timing of this initiative is crucial, as it addresses the pervasive issue of women's unequal treatment in property inheritance in many communities around Cameroon. During a dialogue session in Ntambang, also known as Old Town, the CSPs moderated discussions among community members. Opin...

Scene Of The Explosion, Food Stuff Scattered On The Tar By Raymond Dingana In Bamenda and other parts of the crisis battered North West Region of Cameroon, unpleasant news is a daily occurrence. Whether it’s a shooting, a kidnapping for ransom, or civilians being harassed and extorted by men in uniform, the community is often left in despair. If these horrors are absent for a moment, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) is likely to detonate, causing injury and loss of life among innocent civilians. On Thursday, September 19, 2024, at about 10:Am, an explosive device went off at the Cow Street entrance of Nkwen Market in the Bamenda III council area.  One person, 30-year-old Chung Juliet,an internally displaced person IDP from Oku died from her wounds. Six others including an 11 months old baby were injured as indicated by a press release signed by Simone Emile Mooh, Senior Divisional Officer SDO for Mezam who have been admitted at the Regional Hospital in Bamenda. "I was at the M...