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Cameroon: Cocoa production - Gov't comforts Konye caterpillar victims
[Cameroon Tribune] From the first look, one would mistake it for a farm razed by fire. Trunks of trees standing without leaves are what welcome visitors to the farms. This is what is left of over 50 hectares of cocoa farms in five villages of Konye, Meme Division of the South West Region, hit recently by ravaging pests (caterpillars).
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 19:02

Donga Mantung mobilised to vote CPDM
[Cameroon Tribune] January 28, 2012 was crucial for traditional rulers, Ardos and the ruling CPDM in Donga Mantung Division. They filed out in Nkambe to chart a new course for the division that is committed to progress with the Champion of the October 9, 2011 Presidential election, Paul Biya.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 19:01

Cameroon: Mvet 2011 - X-Maleya wins best music award
[Cameroon Tribune] A jury of over 20 professionals from the media and music world met in the Centre Regional Station of the Cameroon Radio Television, CRTV, in Yaounde on Saturday February 3 to select from among 20 nominees, the best musical talents in the Centre Region for 2011. It took one hour thirty minutes for the results of the "Mvet d'Or" music award to be known.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 19:01

University of Yaounde II - Officials debriefed on programme budgeting
[Cameroon Tribune] Officials of the University of Yaounde II, Soa, last Friday February 3 in the campus held a one-day seminar on planning a programme budget. Organised by the university, the seminar was aimed at upgrading the management skills of vote holders, finance directors and all those involved in the budget implementation chain in the university.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 19:01

War on corruption
[Cameroon Tribune] The Minister Delegate at the Presidency in Charge of the Supreme State Audit Office, (Consupe), Henri Eyebe Ayissi, on Friday February 3, 2012 ended a series of consultations with national institutions and foreign partners with a resolve by partners to fully support government in the ongoing anti-corruption crusade.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 19:00

Bakassi development - Progress made but for water
[Cameroon Tribune] The Coordination and Follow-up Committee of Priority Projects to be realized in the Bakassi zone is preparing recommendations to submit to government on more efficient ways of implementing priority projects and encouraging Cameroonians to live in the area. The committee members evaluated the level of execution of projects from January 30 to February 2, 2012.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 17:35

Several people rendered Homeless in crackdown
[Cameroon Tribune] The illegal operation at Rue Pau, Bonaleké neighbourhood of Douala, follows claims of ownership over 1,432 metres square piece of land. The population of Bonaleké is living in fear following a violent drama that took place in the early hours of Sunday, February 5.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 17:35

National Youth Forum begins today
[Cameroon Tribune] The first edition of the National Youth Forum begins today Tuesday February 7 at the Yaounde Conference Centre. Organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Civic Education within the framework of innovative activities to mark the 46th National Youth Day, the two-day forum brings together over 1,500 youths who will be lectured by resources persons from several ministries on issues related to the forum's theme: "The socio-economic and professional integration of the youths: Challenges and prospects."<
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 17:34

Business women brace up for german funding
[Cameroon Tribune] Senior staff of the African Business Information Bank held exchanges with female enterprise managers over the week-end. Local small and medium-sized enterprises will soon receive German financial assistance.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 17:34

Cameroon: Economy Suffers As Boko Haram Infiltrates

Yaounde - Ahmadou Lamine has been forced to close his business selling fuel imported from Nigeria, known locally as "zoa-zoa", because of the Islamic extremist group Boko Haram.

Topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 16:21

The Cardiopad - an African Invention to Save Lives
[RNW Africa] Yaoundé - A young Cameroonian engineer has built the first fully touch screen medical tablet that could soon save many African lives. He first has to find the necessary funding to mass-produce the device.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 16:05

Economy Suffers As Boko Haram Infiltrates
[IPS] Yaounde - Ahmadou Lamine has been forced to close his business selling fuel imported from Nigeria, known locally as "zoa-zoa", because of the Islamic extremist group Boko Haram.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 15:36

World Bank sees Cameroon's 2012 growth at 5.5 pct

Cameroon's economy is expected to grow by 5.5 percent in 2012 despite the Arab spring and a sovereign debt crisis that has hurt the European zone, the central African nation's most important export partner, a World Bank official said on Monday.

Topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 01:57

Mount Cameroon sends flames out in brief explosion

Cameroon state radio says that Mount Cameroon, a volcano in the country's southwest region, sent ashes and flames into the air in a brief explosion.

Topix.net | 06-Feb-2012 18:33

Cameroon: War on corruption - The country promised more support
[Cameroon Tribune] The Minister last Friday received four ambassadors in separate audiences. The Minister Delegate at the Presidency in Charge of the Supreme State Audit Office, (Consupe), Henri Eyebe Ayissi, on Friday February 3, 2012 ended a series of consultations with national institutions and foreign partners with a resolve by partners to fully support government in the ongoing anti-corruption crusade.
AllAfrica | 06-Feb-2012 15:49

Cameroon: Cocoa production - Gov't comforts Konye Caterpillar victims
[Cameroon Tribune] Minader boss Thursday gave insecticides worth FCFA 20 million to pre-empt future disasters.
AllAfrica | 06-Feb-2012 15:49

Cameroon: MVET 2011 - X-Maleya wins Best Music Award
[Cameroon Tribune] The jury gave its decision at CRTV Centre Regional Station on Saturday, February 5.
AllAfrica | 06-Feb-2012 15:49

Cameroon: Bakassi development - Progress made but for water
[Cameroon Tribune] The Coordination and Follow-up Committee is preparing recommendations for government. The Coordination and Follow-up Committee of Priority Projects to be realized in the Bakassi zone is preparing recommendations to submit to government on more efficient ways of implementing priority projects and encouraging Cameroonians to live in the area. The committee members evaluated the level of execution of projects from January 30 to February 2, 2012.
AllAfrica | 06-Feb-2012 15:48

Remarkable participation at SIARC 2012
[Cameroon Tribune] Over 1,200 craftsmen attracted some 77,000 visitors to the exhibition village. The curtains have finally dropped for the third edition of Cameroon's biennial International Handicrafts Exhibition, SIARC 2012, and organisers are taking stock of how they faired. If only for the participation of local and foreign craftsmen as well as visits to the crafts village at the courtyard of the Yaounde City Council, stakeholders in the crafts fair can beat their cheats for success. In terms of crafts work, exhibitors a
AllAfrica | 06-Feb-2012 15:48

Maidens Rout Cameroon to Advance
[GFA] Ghana advance in the qualifying for the FIFA Women's U-17 World Cup after completing back-to-back wins over Cameroon.
AllAfrica | 06-Feb-2012 13:55

Maidens Eye Home Win Over Cameroon
[GFA] Ghana, armed with a strong first leg win over Cameroon in the qualifying for the FIFA Women's U-17 World Cup are aiming for a home victory to ensure progress.
AllAfrica | 06-Feb-2012 08:19

Cameroon: Govt Wants Chad Oil Contract Renegotiated
[Nation] Yaounde - Cameroon wants a new contract with Chad over transportation of oil.
AllAfrica | 05-Feb-2012 19:17

Yellow fever in Cameroon

In December 2011, the Ministry of Health of Cameroon notified WHO of a yellow fever outbreak in the North Region of the country.

Topix.net | 03-Feb-2012 20:25

Yellow Fever Outbreaks Hit Cameroon and Ghana
[UN News] The United Nations is backing a mass vaccination campaign under way in northern Cameroon, where a new outbreak of yellow fever has killed at least seven people.
AllAfrica | 03-Feb-2012 19:56

Cameroon: Fake police officer arrested
[Cameroon Tribune] Thirty-five years Kemoue Justin is presently cooling his feet in Police cell in Logbaba. The population of Bedi, a neighbourhood of Douala, arrested 35-year-old Kemoue Justin, on Tuesday as he struggled to make away with stolen property. The latter putting on police uniforms was caught transferring the booties from a magazine in the neighbourhood. The incident followed that a gang of unidentified men had earlier broke into and cleared the packing store of hundreds of oil paints at about 8 am.
AllAfrica | 03-Feb-2012 11:37

Cameroon: National Youth Day - Preparations heighten in Douala
[Cameroon Tribune] March past and music rehearsals preoccupy most schools. The third session of the Organizing Committee of the 46th National Youth Day in the Littoral, placed under the auspices of the Governor Fai Yengo Francis, met in Douala yesterday, February 2. The official launch of the national event in the Littoral will take place in Douala V Subdivision on Saturday, February 4. Inventions by young people will be on exhibition during the official launch.
AllAfrica | 03-Feb-2012 11:37

United Way bolstered by Windsor-Essex school boards

United Way Centraide moved closer Thursday to its $5 million goal for this year's fundraising campaign thanks to a hefty $293,613 joint donation from this area's three school boards.

Topix.net | 03-Feb-2012 05:12

Commonwealth learning weeks underway
[Cameroon Tribune] The programme was launched in Yaounde yesterday February 1, 2012. The representative of the Prime Minister, Prof. François Xavier Etoa, has officially launched the Commonwealth Learning Weeks organised by Commonwealth Consultants International/Cameroon. During the launching, in Yaounde, he transmitted encouragements from the Head of Government and urged organisers to continue to help Cameroonians to know more about the Commonwealth. He expressed joy with the programme, saying it was coming at a time
AllAfrica | 02-Feb-2012 03:18

2012 youth day - Innovations for a colourful celebration
[Cameroon Tribune] The upcoming 46th National Youth Day will be marked by a National Youth Forum. Cameroonian youths nationwide will celebrate the 46th National Youth Day on February 11, 2012. With the theme, "Youths and participation in major accomplishments for an emerging Cameroon," the event will involve four key activities amongst which will be the official launch on 3rd and 4th February in Bertoua, headquarter of the East Region. A major innovation will be the organisation of a National Youth Forum from February 6 to 8
AllAfrica | 02-Feb-2012 03:12

Fake police officer arrested in Douala
[Cameroon Tribune] Thirty-five-year old Kemoue Justin is presently cooling his feet in Police cell in Logbaba. The population of Bedi, a neighbourhood of Douala, arrested 35-year-old Kemoue Justin, on Tuesday January 31, as he struggled to make away with stolen property. Putting on police uniform, he was caught transferring the booties from a warehouse in the neighbourhood.
AllAfrica | 02-Feb-2012 03:09

Cameroon: Widows, Students Assured of Support
[Cameroon Tribune] Winners' Chapel International offered FCFA-32-million worth bursaries during a crusade. Widows and scholars have received bursaries from Winners' Chapel International Douala during the six days crusade that rounded up in the Bepanda neighbourhood on Sunday January 29. The bursaries consist of money and exercise books.
AllAfrica | 02-Feb-2012 03:01

South West Crafts Steal Show at Siarc
[Cameroon Tribune] The region's 30 flagbearers at SIARC have products of diverse backgrounds and taste. As the curtains gradually drop for the third edition of Cameroon's International Handicrafts Exhibition, SIARC 2012, craftsmen and women from the South West Region will live to remember and probably benefit from the impact they have created during the show. The region is represented at the show by 30 craftsmen and women with mouth-watery products that are leaving no visitor indifferent.
AllAfrica | 02-Feb-2012 02:59

Cameroon - China: A wedding with uncertain prospects

The Cameroon government is increasingly turning to China as a privileged partner in its development efforts.

Topix.net | 01-Feb-2012 19:46

Cameroon: Biodiversity exploitation - Stakeholders seek more benefits
[Cameroon Tribune] A Pan-African Access and Benefit Sharing Workshop is going on in Limbe. About one hundred participants drawn from within and without Africa are sharing experiences in the sixth Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) Pan-African workshop currently going on in Hotel Seme Beach in Limbe.
AllAfrica | 01-Feb-2012 18:56

Cameroon: Race of hope - Preparations heighten in Buea
[Cameroon Tribune] Members of the local organising committees are multiplying meetings for a smooth event. It was a jam-packed South West Governor's Conference Hall that hosted members of the different commissions for the preparation of the upcoming Mount Cameroon Race of Hope.
AllAfrica | 01-Feb-2012 18:56

Cameroon: More Young Women Smoke
[RNW Africa] Yaoundé - More and more young Cameroonian women are taking up smoking. But they are usually doing it out of the sight of their parents. Some in Cameroon society regard tobacco consumption as a sign of emancipation; others see it as a bad sign of the times.
AllAfrica | 01-Feb-2012 15:34

Cameroon: 2012 elections - SDF wants more female representation
Cameroon Tribune (Yaoundé)-The desire was echoed in Bamenda on January 28 by the party's Socialist Women group. The Socialist Women, the women's wing of the main opposition party in Cameroon, the Social Democratic Front (SDF) has frowned at the non-respect of the 30 per cent quota allotted them by the party.
AllAfrica | 31-Jan-2012 13:52

Cameroon: Pavement tiles from plastic papers
Cameroon Tribune (Yaoundé)-Plastic papers that litter our streets have until now posed as a serious threat to environmental protection. Environmental experts have been burning night candles devising strategies to get rid of them.
AllAfrica | 31-Jan-2012 13:52

Cameroon: North West displays culture in craftworks
Cameroon Tribune (Yaoundé)-The North West Region is a crafts destination par excellence. Indigenes from all the seven Divisions, right down to the Sub-divisions, have craft works which are unique to the cultures and traditions, representing their ancestral lineages.
AllAfrica | 31-Jan-2012 13:52

Kegham Emmanuel Diom - 35 years into craftsmanship
Cameroon Tribune (Yaoundé)-The nurse/wood carver has trained youngsters to take the relay in the crafts when he retires. Kegham Emmanuel Diom is a nurse by profession and works with the Baptist Health Board.
AllAfrica | 31-Jan-2012 13:52

Cameroon: Siarc 2012 - Littoral regional stand woos visitors
Cameroon Tribune (Yaoundé)-Its 70 craftsmen with diverse products are stealing the show at the SIARC village. The Littoral Region has the heaviest of the delegations of craftsmen and women showcasing their prowess at the exhibition village of the ongoing third edition of the International Handicrafts Exhibition of Cameroon (SIARC). The region is represented by 70 craftsmen and women exhibiting diverse craft works.
AllAfrica | 31-Jan-2012 13:52

Taylor to help build new school in Africaa

Fulbright Scholarships aren't just for 22-year-olds. Just ask Bill Taylor, grandfather, Shelton resident and associate dean of Fairfield University's School of Engineering.

Topix.net | 31-Jan-2012 13:38

Minsep recommends fresh impetus
Cameroon Tribune (Yaoundé)-The Minster of Sports and Physical Education, Adoum Garoua, has called on his collaborators to adopt new work habits in line with the recommendations of the Head of State during the December 15 cabinet meeting and re-echoed by the Prime Minister's circular which have to do with punctuality, rapidity of service, assiduity and probity of character.
AllAfrica | 30-Jan-2012 18:07

Golden Jubilee of reunification - Preparations begin in earnest
Cameroon Tribune (Yaoundé)-Major stakeholders and elite of the South West Region met in Buea on Friday 27 January for a planning meeting towards Cameroon's reunification anniversary celebrations scheduled for Buea this year.
AllAfrica | 30-Jan-2012 18:07

Cameroon: Aftermath of end-of-year feasts - Mixed fortunes characterise markets
Cameroon Tribune (Yaoundé)-With the January payout already available to most salary earners, at least civil servants, many were market people who hoped for an improvement in their businesses after an almost market slump of the post end-of-year festivities.
AllAfrica | 30-Jan-2012 17:55

Cameroon: Yaounde Handicraft Fair - East regional stands entice visitors
Cameroon Tribune (Yaoundé)-Scores of people streaming into the exhibition village of the ongoing third edition of the International Handicrafts Exhibition of Cameroon (SIARC) are finding soft spots in the stands occupied by the 20 flagbearers of the East Region.
AllAfrica | 30-Jan-2012 17:49