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Cameroon has been thrown into mourning following the death of Marcel Niat Njifenji, a towering figure in the country’s political landscape and former President of the Senate. In an official communiqué issued on April 11, 2026, the current Senate President, Aboubakary Abdoulaye, announced that Niat…
Cameroon is in mourning following the death of Marcel Niat Njifenji, former President of the Senate, who passed away on Saturday, April 11, at the Yaoundé Central Hospital (CHU). He was 91. A native of Bangangté, Marcel Niat Njifenji was one of the country’s most enduring political figures, known f…
Report by Wirngo Peter Tardzenyuy Thirty-one non-commissioned officers and rank-and-file soldiers were promoted to higher ranks in a ceremony at the 5th Joint Military Region. The promotions, announced by Defence Minister Joseph Beti Assomo on March 19, 2026, recognize the dedication and service of…
By Wirngo Peter Tardzenyuy The North West Regional Delegation of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (MINHDU) has held its first quarter Regional Coordination Meeting for 2026 in Bamenda, bringing together administrative authorities, municipal officials, and development partners to evalua…
By Wirngo Peter Tardzenyuy Cameroon People's Democratic Movement North West Region CPDM Marks 41st Anniversary at Historic Bamenda Congress Hall The Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) has commemorated its 41st anniversary with a symbolic and high-spirited celebration at the Bamenda Congre…
The Bamenda City Council has begun dismantling illegal and obstructive structures along the city’s busy commercial avenue, in a clean-up exercise aimed at restoring order and sanitation ahead of the anticipated visit of Pope Leo XIV to the North West regional capital. The operation started on Monda…
Women from across Ngoketunjia Division gathered at the Ndop Municipal Grandstand to celebrate the 41st edition of International Women’s Day in an atmosphere marked by unity, cultural pride and renewed calls for greater participation in public life. The celebration, which drew a large crowd of women…
Report: Wirngo Peter Tardzenyuy The 41st edition of International Women’s Day was celebrated in Bamenda without major incident, as hundreds of women from different sectors gathered at the Commercial Avenue Grand Stand for the official ceremony. Despite reports of a possible ghost town in parts of t…
Report: Wirngo Peter Tardzenyuy In a move aimed at bridging the gap between legal rights and everyday realities, the North West Court of Appeal in Bamenda has organized an Open Door workshop bringing women face-to-face with judicial authorities ahead of the celebration of International Women’s Day.…
By Wirngo Peter Tardzenyuy Barrister Mbah Eric President Cameroon Bar Association Barista Mbah Eric, also known as Mbah Eric Mbah, has been re-elected as the President of the Cameroon Bar Association for a second two-year term. The election, which took place on July 15, 2025, in Yaoundé, saw Mbah E…
By Wirngo Peter Tardzenyuy The North West Regional Assembly (NWRA) has kicked off its June 2025 Ordinary Session, themed "2025 Budget Orientation Debate of the First Semester 2025". The session, which runs from July 14th to 16th, 2025, is expected to chart a course for the region's development. Pro…
By Wirngo Peter Tardzenyuy Bamenda, June 14, 2024 - The Azire Cooperative Credit Union Limited (AZiCCUL) held its 56th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Esplanade of Ayaba Hotel in Bamenda. The event brought together members, dignitaries, and stakeholders to review the union's performance and ele…
