Cameroon Red Cross Supports Vulnerable Communities in Disaster Risk Reduction
The Cameroon Red Cross has implemented a project to support vulnerable communities in the country, aiming to prevent disasters and risks affecting their livelihoods. A recent workshop in Yaoundé presented the project’s results, highlighting its impact on flood prevention and preparedness actions in seven target localities: Kai-Kai, Vélé, Moutourwa, Ndoukoula, Logone Birni, Zina, and Kousseri […]
Cameroon’s Cybersecurity Revolution: Putting Women at the Forefront
The Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, Minette Libom Li Likeng, has launched a campaign to promote responsible social media practices and combat cybercrime, with a focus on empowering women in public administration. National Campaign for Cybersecurity Awareness This initiative aligns with the national campaign to promote a culture of cybersecurity and raise awareness about responsible […]
Strengthening Scientific Research in Cameroon: French Government Supports Researchers through Scholarship Program
In a bid to bolster scientific research in Cameroon, the French Government has awarded scholarships to 25 researchers through a prestigious program in Bordeaux, France. The Minister of Scientific Research and Innovation, Madeleine Tchuente, met with the recipients at a ceremony held at the Ministry’s conference room in Yaounde, where appreciation letters were presented in […]
Maritime Technology: A New Frontier for Young Cameroonians
As the results of the BAC and GCE Advanced Level exams are released, successful candidates are eager to pursue professional training in various universities and vocational institutes across Cameroon. Among the emerging fields of interest is maritime technology, a sector crucial to the country’s development. In response to the growing demand for skilled maritime experts, […]
In Prelude to World Indigenous Peoples Day: Government Seeks Perfect Integration Process
The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples Day is observed annually on August 9th to promote and protect the rights of indigenous peoples, as well as to address issues such as environmental protection, citizenship, social, and political inclusion. In Yaoundé, the Minister of Social Affairs, Pauline Irene Nguene, presided over an event that recognized […]
Waste Management: From car tires to chic chairs
Environmental problems and health hazards posed by the disposal of used tyres, have prompted most industrialised Institutions in Cameroon to put in place different frameworks to tackle waste management. However, 35-years-old Ayeah Leonette is changing this perception. The artist and environmentalist found an opportunity to convert scrap tyres to household furniture used within her home […]
Waste Management: Young Cameroonians at Forefront of Innovative Recycling Methods
The Management of household waste in Cameroon is usually a daunting challenge, especially in urban areas where overpopulation is common. In order to protect the environment and build resilience to climate change, a group of young Cameroonians in the nation’s capital Yaoundé, have been transforming food waste into smokeless and eco-friendly charcoal briquettes. This innovative […]
The Northern Regions: Cultural dynamics between the past and the present
The three Northern Regions of Cameroon showcased their rich cultural heritage in an exhibition aimed at shining a spotlight on some of their ancestral treasures. The inaugural event at the National Museum on the 12 of July 2024, was opened by the Minister of Arts and Culture Bidoung Kpwatt in the presence of the French […]
14th African Karate Zone 4 Competition in Yaoundé: Cameroon on the Spotlight
Cameroon emerged champion of the 14th African Zone Four Karate Competition that wrapped up on the 14th of July 2024 at the Mfandena Gymnasium in Yaounde. Cameroon finished first with a total of 39 medals, 27 in gold, 7 Silver and 5 bronze and was followed by the Democratic Republic of Congo with 17 […]
Lawmakers’ Mandate Extended to 2026.
Cameroon’s Parliament adopted a bill to extend lawmakers mandates by a year, a move that comes one year before the presidential election in the country. The extension of terms to March 30 2026 aims to ‘lighten the electoral calendar ” that includes Presidential, Parliamentary, Municipal and Regional Council elections. During the Session, the House Speaker […]
