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Yaounde: Protesters Demand Justice After Travel Scam Allegations By Jessica Ndiwum Tension ran high at Tradex Bastos in Yaoundé as dozens of angry Cameroonians stormed the headquarters of the Level Up Organization, accusing its promoter of embezzling more than 100 million CFA francs meant for travel arrangements that never materialized. What appeared to be a calm morning in the neighborhood of Tradex Bastos quickly shifted once inside the building. Dozens of aggrieved subscribers gathered in the corridors, hiding their faces from cameras as they recounted how they had allegedly been defrauded by the organization. Many told the press, that they had paid significant sums after being reassured by the company’s promoter, who promised to facilitate travel procedures that ultimately did not go through. According to the victims, frustration has been mounting for months. They say the company’s promoter repeatedly reassured them that their travel procedures were progressing as planned and that ...

Catholic Faithful Unite for Peace and Reconciliation at St. Joseph Metropolitan Cathedral's Golden Jubilee The Golden Jubilee and Re-dedication ceremony of St. Joseph Metropolitan Cathedral in Big Mankon, Bamenda, was celebrated with a powerful call for peace and reconciliation. The Apostolic Nuncio to Cameroon, José Avelino Bettencourt, urged the faithful to prioritize unity and forgiveness, stating that reconciliation must come before offerings to God. Archbishop Andrew Nkea of the Bamenda Archdiocese praised the community’s resilience and dedication to the Cathedrals refurbishment, and continued that the stricture signifies a Beacon of Hope for a brighter future. Government officials, including Northwest Region Governor Adolphe Lele Lafrique and Minister Mbayu Felix, were in attendance, emphasizing the importance of peace and unity in the Region. In his remarks, Personal Representative of the Head of States, Fai Yengo Francis said "Peace is the lone ingredient without which...

Boosting Coffee Production in the North West Region; MIDENO Trains/Equips Coffee Cooperatives! Farmers from various Coffee Cooperatives in the North West Region have received vital training on enhancing Arabica Coffee yields and integrating short cycle crops like plantain to improve food security. The training, organized by the North West Development Authority (MIDENO) in Bamenda, had as main objective to revitalize the Region's coffee sector, which has experienced a decline in production over the years. The Director General of the North West Development Authority (MIDENO), Cletus Anye Matoyah, expressed optimism about the Region's potential, noting that MIDENO will provide farmers with coffee seeds and organic fertilizers to scale up production. This initiative comes as the Kola Coffee brand under the North West Cooperative Association (NWCA) continues to rank among the best globally. CLETUS ANYE MATOYAH DG MIDENO Coffee remains a crucial cash crop in the North West Region, wi...