Cameroon recorded 4,883 cases of gender-based violence between January and June 2026, according to statistics from the Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and the Family (MINPROFF). The figure was highlighted as part of the ongoing CRTV–MINPROFF campaign against femicide, which has entered its second week and is focusing on statistics and public awareness surrounding gender-based violence…
At least nine young members of the Ark of God Church have reportedly died after a canoe they were travelling in capsized in Mudeka, Tiko Subdivision, in Cameroon’s South West Region. The victims, reportedly all below the age of 25, are said to have travelled to a waterside site to make preparations for the birthday…
A mummified body believed to be that of a woman has been discovered beneath a church-linked property in Nkoabang, Yaoundé, as authorities investigate the activities of Nigerian-born cleric Kedi Samuel Kenechukwu, also known as Ekedi Samuel. The body was reportedly discovered on September 19, 2026, buried about 1.5 metres beneath a concrete slab at a…
A shortage of cooking gas is being reported in several parts of Cameroon, with residents in Yaoundé and other major cities struggling to find supplies. In Yaoundé, residents in areas including Biyem-Assi, Mendong, Melen, Emana, Etoudi and Nkolbisson have reportedly been moving from one depot to another in search of cooking gas. Similar difficulties have…
More than 200 pupils and students from nursery, primary and secondary schools in Boana, Bojoke and Ekonjo communities in the Bonjongo Court Area of the Buea Subdivision have received school materials to facilitatetheir return to school for the 2026/2027 academic year. The educational support was provided by the Wonya Ngale Foundation during the fifth…
Former students of Cameroon College of Arts, Science and Technology (CCAST) Bambili, from the 1998–2000 batch, have reaffirmed their commitment to unity, mutual support and giving back to their alma mater during the 7th Annual General Assembly (AGM) of the CCAST Bambili Ex-Students Association (CCASTBEXSA). The event, held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, in Limbe,…
In an inspiring story of resilience, innovation and entrepreneurial determination, Cameroonian technology entrepreneur Collins Fomba Ken, founder and Chief Executive Officer of IWOMI Technologies Ltd, is demonstrating how humble beginnings can evolve into impactful contributions to the financial and banking sector. From selling sweets and chewing gum as a primary school pupil to establishing a…
