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Smile Foundation Awards Scholarships, Donates School Materials to Vulnerable Children in Kumba
The 2026 edition of Back-to-school with a smile featured the award of tuition scholarships to 10 children and over 230 children receiving school materials in terms of books, pens, rulers etc.
Cameroonian Dr. G.P.A. N.N. Richard Named IGPCM Liaison Officer for Central and East Africa
Cameroonian-born Dr. G.P.A. N.N. Richard has been appointed Liaison Officer for Central and East Africa by the Institute of Global Peace and Conflict Management (IGPCM). The appointment is aimed at strengthening peacebuilding, leadership and conflict management across the regions. Dr. Richard, founder of Temple Courts – House of Prayer for All Nations, says he is committed to serving with integrity and advancing the cause of humanity.
African Women's Leadership Celebrated Through Target Peace Global Fellowship
Virtual forum to honour resilience, innovation, and the achievements of women driving change.
Tiko Council Municipal Police receive training on Inclusive Approach to Combat Violence Against Women and Girls
Municipal police armed to fight against GBV in Tiko Municipality.
The Mountain Progressive Farmers Cooperative Society (MOPROF-COOP-BOD) Warns Public Against Illegal Use of Cooperative Certificate
The cooperative says some individuals and entities are using the document for unauthorised activities. It has called for the immediate cessation of any unauthorised use and warned of possible legal and regulatory action.
Cameroonian Entrepreneur, Elias Kari Proposes Greater Use of Cameroon’s Military Engineers for Road Construction.
He says the country could invest in heavy equipment and mobilise local military and civilian engineers for priority projects. Kari cites infrastructure initiatives in Burkina Faso and Ghana as examples of state-supported engineering capacity.
Upper Banyang DO Suspends ‘Mocap’ Pesticide Sales After Four Deaths in Bakebe Tinto, Manyu Division
The order follows reports of four deaths in Bakebe over a two-week period, amid concerns over possible pesticide-related poisoning.
FCFA 30 BILLION INVESTMENT: KUMBA TAKES MAJOR STEP TOWARDS AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRIALISATION
The investment is projected to create about 2,000 jobs, but implementation still awaits the State’s final decision.
IGPCM liaison officer Calls for Investment in Dialogue, People and Trust as World Marks International Day of Peace.
He highlighted conflicts and humanitarian crises in Cameroon, Sudan, South Sudan, the DRC and Central African Republic as urgent reminders of the cost of war. He urged communities to invest in local dialogue, education, healthcare, justice and opportunities for young people rather than conflict economies.
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