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​People with disabilities (PWD) facing increased risk of injury, death, sexual assault, others in conflict areas. By Ruth Che Wachong  Participants at the Training in Buea   Alot has been said/written about the Anglophone crises, but there still remains a void as far as people with disabilities are concerned. The number of people living with impairments in Anglophone Cameroon has significantly increased daily in the past 6 years either through accidents, amputations, and other forms of violence. There is therefore a dye need to report stories on disability and inclusion. Reason why sisterspeak237 in partnership with the Swiss Embassy in Cameroon recently organized a training for media persons on Disability and Gender Inclusion Reporting. Participants pose with facilitators of the training "People with disabilities have long term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments, which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in...

​Goventment unmounts control Post at Matazem, travelers heave sigh of relief! By Ruth Che Wachong   The nightmare of walking for long distances to present ID cards at the Matazem Police checkpoints is now a thing of the past. This comes following the dismantling of one of the famous checkpoints at the Matazem boundary between the North West and West Regions. Travelers in a que to present ID cards Bamenda denizens have particularly expressed joy, citing that they can now get to their destinations on time, without being held bound at the checkpoint that was popularly known as "Mandela's walk to Freedom" Commuters at the Control Post    "I was surprised when our bus got to Matazem Tuesday and we weren't asked to go down and present our ID cards as usual. This is indeed a laudable effort and I pray it continues this way so we arrive our destinations and go about our activities on time" a passenger narrated.   "I felt like something was not right when we dro...

​Three years after the Major National Dialogue, Government commends implementation partners for efforts in the return of peace and Normalcy in the North West and  South West Regions. By Ruth Che Wachong  National Dialogue Followup Committee   Members of the Followup committee for the implementation of resolutions of the Major National Dialogue have applauded the gradual return to peace in the North West and South West Regions.    Meeting three years after the Major National Dialogue, on August 4th 2022, members testified that despites all the odds, peace, love and harmony is returning to these Regions hit by the crisis for close to six years.    The Prime Minister and Head of Government Chief Dr. Joseph Dion Ngute in his address as Chairperson, identified the various areas where progress has been made since the Major National Dialogue.     Speaking on schools reopening which was top on the agenda, Prime Minister remarked with great delig...

By Ruth Che Wachong  Marion Obam is the new National President of the Cameroon Journalists Trade Union (CJTU). This was the outcome of an Elective Congress that held in Douala June 26th 2022.    Marion Obam National President CJTU The Elective Assembly that brought together CJTU delegates from all ten Regions of Cameroon, held in the country's Economic Capital Douala under the slogan "the Union, Offensive for a Credible Press". CJTU Delegates at the Elective Congress   Out of a total number of one hundred and eight (108) votes casted during the exercise, Marion Obam emerged winner with 54 votes, followed by Aristide Ekambi with 32 and Nathaniel Njog with 22 votes. Aristide Ekambi CJTU Presidential Aspirant  Nathaniel Njog CJTU Presidential Aspirant   Marion Obam succeeds Denis Nkwebo who has been at the helm of the Cameroon Journalists Trade Union for the past 6 years. Denis Nkwebo  Outgone CJTU National President

​Cletus Anye Matoyah,  Decorated at Golden National Day Celebrations By Ruth Che Wachong  The General Manager of the North West Development Authority (MIDENO) has been decorated as the Officer of the Order of Valor. Cletus Anye Matoyah  General Manager MIDENO  The decoration of Cletus Anye Matoyah on May 20th 2022 comes as a result of hard work at the helm of the Development Organisation. Governor Lele LAfrique decorating GM of MIDENO Since his appointment and installation in 2019, Staff of MIDENO and the general public have saluted him for simplistic style in management, putting the farmers first and with a resolve of improving food sufficiency in the North West Region.    Speaking to the Upfront during the event, Cletus Anye Matoyah revealed that it was his third medal from President Paul Biya and he believes it will cause himself and collaborators to work harder. Cletus Anye Matoyah, speaking to the Press  The medal laureate used the event to encour...

​MINADER launches 2022 farming season in South Region; distributes  equipment to farmers By Ruth Che Wachong  The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (MINADER), Gabriel Mbairobe on Tuesday April 26th 2022 officially launched farming activities for 2022 in the South Region of the country. Gabriel Mbairobe MINADER During his launching speech, the Minister beckoned on the population to engage in positive competition so as to better improve production and productivity in the agriculture sector. Adding that, there should be restoration of abandoned plantations and no deforestation in Nja and Lobo Division of the south Region. "In order to accelerate the transformation of agricultural products and give them more value, MINADER shall in the weeks ahead install processing units in Sangmelima, amongst which will include; 3 palm oil processing units, 3 plantain and banana processing units and  8 cassava processing units" Min Mbairobe during the launch. He also acknowledge...

​PCC Moderator Inaugurates Multifunctional Presbyterian Health Complex Acha, Bamenda, lays foundation stone for the structure. By Ruth Che Wachong  The Moderator of the Presbyterian church in Cameroon (PCC) Rt Rev Fonki Samuel on saturday April 23rd 2022 presided at the inauguration and laying of foundation stone of the Presbyterian Health Complex Acha Bamenda.  In his sermon, Rt Rev Fonki Samuel said the health facility was constructed to aid vulnerable people especially IDPs within the Region and beyond.  "It is our contribution to remedy the health o our people. Health care provision should be affordable to both poor and rich" PCC Moderator reiterates Rt Rev Fonki Samuel, Moderator PCC  "It is our wish that this health facility be rapidly upgraded to a fullfleched hospital so as to carryout better health care services" Director of the Bamenda Regional hospital, Dr Nsame Denis says. Dr Nsame Denis Director Bamenda Regional Hospital  The Canadian High Comm...