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​ The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MINADER) on Friday, 11 September 2026, signed a landmark Protocol Agreement valued at 246.7 million FCFA, (approximately 376,708 euros) with the Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) and the Rice Value Chain Development Project (RVCDP). Director General AfricaRice & National Cordinator RVCDP at the Signing in Yaounde The signing took place in the MINADER Conference Hall and was presided over by Mrs MBONG Grace, Secretary General, representing the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development.  In her intervention, Mrs. MBONG Grace underlined the government’s commitment to modernizing agricultural value chains to improve local competitiveness and limit food imports. She urged project leadership to ensure the timely implementation of activities, stressing that the initiative must translate into concrete benefits for local farmers, processors, and artisans.                     Mrs Mbon...

​Engineer  Anyele Nesto has urged Muslim school going children in Bali to take their education seriously as he called on families, teachers, and the wider community to work together to keep children in school. The call was made last Friday during the distribution of didactic materials to about 500 school going Muslim children in Njengka, Bali. Speaking during the distribution of the didactic materials worth 2.5 million, he expressed satisfaction on how committed the Muslim community in Bali came together for an initiative meant to support children returning to school.  According to him, education is the greatest investment a community can make for the future. While roads can be built, houses can be constructed and businesses can come and go, Engineer Anyele emphasized that the knowledge we give our children remains with them for a lifetime.  “Today, we are not simply handing out books, pens and other school supplies. We are investing in dreams. We are investing in the fut...

The Rice Value Chain Development Project (RVCDP) recently held its 7th Steering Committee Meeting in Bamenda. Chaired by H.E. Gabriel Mbaïrobe, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development and President of the RVCDP Steering Committee, the meeting to review the implementation progress and set directions for the coming months focused on Accountability, Evaluation, and Performance Assessment across the projects rice value chain components. Steering Committee Members during Deliberations. In his opening remarks, the Minister emphasized that the RVCDP remains a key instrument for strengthening Cameroons rice sector, particularly with the aim of reducing import dependence and improving the resilience and incomes of rice farmers. ”Today’s session is a crucial accountability and evaluation exercise. We will begin by reviewing our road map, adopting our agenda and meticulously examining the minutes and recommendations of our 6th Steering Committee session.” H.E. Gabriel Mbaïrobe. The meeting ...

As part of activities commemorating the 2026 International Labour Day and World Press Freedom Day, members of the Cameroon Journalists Trade Union (CJTU) North West chapter, on Wednesday, 29 April 2026, held a working session with staff of the Bamenda Regional Hospital Mortuary. Hospital Administration, Mortuary Staff & CJTU Pose for a family picture. A delegation of 12 members, led by the CJTU North West chapter president, Ruth Che Wachong, said the engagement was intended to demystify the myths surrounding mortuary attendants, an essential yet often misunderstood segment of the health system. In her opening remarks, Ruth Che Wachong noted that the mortuary sector plays a critical role in public health and hospital operations, but is rarely discussed in ways that reflect the realities of the profession “We are here as a union to demystify the myths around mortuary attendants. The sector is important, but people seldom talk about it. So we have come as a union to encourage and moti...

Religious leaders and faith based actors from across Cameroon have convened in a strategic gathering aimed at strengthening collaboration to promote gender justice within faith communities. The meeting focused on how churches, mosques, and faith-led platforms can mobilize moral authority, scriptural teachings, and community influence to challenge Gender Based Violence and discrimination especially sexual violence against women and girls. Nsono Josephine CEO Pearl Foundation/Facilitator Opening discussions centred on one core objective: to awaken participants deeper commitment to examine faith institutions and communities, reflect on the magnitude of gender injustices happening around them, and identify practical pathways forward. Participants were encouraged to revisit holy writings such as the Bible and the Quran not only for spiritual guidance, but also as tools for accountability. The aim according to organizers, is to help faith actors actively use scriptural teachings to confront ...

The Governor of the North West Region who doubles as Board Chair for North West Development Authority (MIDENO) has officially launched the 2026 Farming Season on Thursday 13th of March 2026, signalling a renewed commitment to enhancing agricultural productivity and resilience in the Region. H.E. LELE LAFRIQUE ADOLPHE GOVERNOR NWR In his keynote speech, MIDENO Director General, Cletus Anye Matoyah, highlighted the Authorities ongoing efforts in agricultural and rural development. He underscored MIDENO’s comprehensive mandate, which includes facilitating access to quality farm inputs, implementing farmer training programs, and improving rural infrastructure. CLETUS ANYE MATOYAH DIRECTOR GENERAL MIDENO The DG celebrated the successes of the Cameroon Emergency Food Crisis Combat Project (PULCCA), noting that the initiative has exceeded its targets. From 2024 to 2025, MIDENO supported over 24,700 farmers with essential inputs, far surpassing the initial target of 10,700 farmers. This effor...