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15, September 2016

Cameroon news summary: A Shu Lorraine Beleisi Production ⁰

The Buea Municipal Council on an urbanization mission:

The Buea Municipal Council, recently broke down shelters and petit businesses along the streets of Buea. Officials say this is in an attempt to maintain some sanitation and order in this town. More is to be done, to transform Buea into an outstanding town in Cameroon.

Cameroon Government ramps up security ahead of AFCON:

Cameroon’s Defence Minister, Joseph Beti Assomo, says government would take measures to ensure the security of players, fans and others during the African Women Cup of Nations slated for November in Yaounde and Limbe.

Camair-Co’s Ex Director General, Jean Paul Nana Sandjo, denies American Nationality and denounces witch-hunt:

According to The Times Journal, The former Director General of the ailing national airline, Camair-Co, Jean Paul Nana Sandjo, recently announced to all, that he was neither seeking to flee Cameroon nor was beign investigated for financial impropriety as was being bandied by the press across the nation.

NCC Creates Excellence Award for Socially Responsible Journalism:

The National Communication Council has announced the creation of a Media Excellence and Responsible Journalism Award scheme, dubbed Excell’Com, in a bid to uphold ethically sound journalism.

14, September 2016

Niamey: Boko Haram kills 5 Nigerien soldiers, injures 6 others ⁰

Nigeria-based Boko Haram Takfiri militants have attacked soldiers in neighboring Niger, with reports saying more than two dozen people have been killed in the fighting.

Niger’s Defense Ministry said late Tuesday that the attack on its soldiers had been carried out a day earlier near the village of Toumour, about 65 kilometers northeast of the town of Diffa.

Nigerien armed forces spokesman Colonel Moustapha Michel Ledru said five soldiers had been killed and six others injured as a result of the fighting, which also saw at least 30 militants killed.

The official, who was delivering a statement on Niger’s national television, said two Boko Haram militants had been arrested and the army confiscated a large quantity of arms and ammunition.

The clashes came less than a week after two Nigerien soldiers were declared dead after their vehicle hit an improvised explosive device during a patrol near Barwa locality in Diffa.

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14, September 2016

Cameroon honours outgoing French ambassador ⁰

The government of Cameroon has honoured the outgoing French ambassador to Cameroon, Christine Robichon with the status of the Officer of the Order of Valour. Ambassador Robichon was decorated during a farewell state dinner offered in her honour by the President of the Republic at the Yaounde Monte Febe Hotel.

The Minister of External Relations, Lejeune Mbella Mbella saluted the efforts of the diplomat in reinforcing bilateral ties between Cameroon and France. The Minister reviewed the ambassador’s contribution and that of France in helping Cameroon in the fight against Boko Haram terrorism.

Minister Mbella Mbella further observed that France has always been a reliable development partner to Cameroon and cited the recent C2D programme that has seen the injection of over FCFA 400 billion into the Cameroonian economy. The External Relations Minister praised Robichon’s efforts in championing the visit of the French President, François Holland to Cameroon.

He transmitted the message of appreciation from the Head of State to Christine Robichon for her role in the relations which he termed excellent. The dinner was attended by some 20 prominent personalities of the state including ten cabinet ministers.

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14, September 2016

Tombel: White monkam chemical kills 4 children ⁰

Four children are reported dead after consuming a poisonous chemical used for spraying grass (Monkam) in Tombel, Southwest, Cameroon. From the Video below, the mother of the children, Susan Mentaindam, narrated that the children had mistakenly used the white monkap as table salt to eat their plantains with oil.

This incident comes barely a year after a whole family died in their sleep in Moliwe, Limbe, after consuming a sumptuous porridge cooked with fertilizer mistaken for table salt.

As Cameroon embraces 2nd generation agriculture where more chemicals will be used to enhance productivity, it it high time, sensitisation is done on chemical use so incidents like this will be prevented.

Culled from Yannick Fonki Ndalay

14, September 2016

West Region: 4 killed on the Bafoussam-Mbouda Highway ⁰

4 people were killed on Tuesday afternoon in a traffic accident that occurred on the Bafoussam-Mbouda highway in the West region. According to initial testimonies, the accident happened when the driver of a small car attempted to overtake another vehicle at a dangerous corner. The overtaking car was violently struck by a large passenger bus.

4 deaths were recorded on the tile and Cameroon Concord News gathered there were many cases of serious injuries which were transported to health infrastructures in the region. Less than a month ago, 8 persons lost their lives on the same spot.

By Rita Akana

14, September 2016

UN voices concerns over continued violations of international law in Southeast Turkey ⁰

The UN high commissioner for human rights has voiced concerns over allegations of continued violations of international law in southeast Turkey.

Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein made the remarks during a speech at the 33rd session of the Human Rights Council held in Geneva on Tuesday.

“We have received repeated and serious allegations of on-going violations of international law as well as human rights concerns, including civilian deaths, extrajudicial killings and massive displacement,” he said.

While adding that his concerns over people’s rights in the region remain “acute,” the high commissioner stressed that sufficient consideration must be lent toward the humanitarian and protection requirements for the thousands who have been displaced and affected by Ankara’s actions in the region.

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13, September 2016

Africa Women Cup of Nations: 26 Enow Ngachu ladies in camp ⁰

26 players of the women’s senior national football team are in their fifth camp in Akono, in the outskirts of Yaounde, to prepare for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations to be played in November and December in Cameroon.

The training which began on the 12^th of September 2016 will run till 24th September 2016. Head coach, Enow Ngachu indicated that the players who were not part of the camp due to their involvement in other international competitions will join the fold by October 2016.

Below are the names of the 26 Lionesses in camp:

Ogmahan Marthe Awa
Merang Raissa
Ngo Ndom Annette
Bororo Tehcle
Liapoe Gladys
Aghokeng Marlyse
Wanki Rita
Ngo Batoum
Doudou Ousmanou
Mafotchang Ermine
Omboudou Brigitte
Ngo Mbeleck
Meyong Menene
Machia Farida
Mbappe Etoundi
Ejangue Siliki
Akaba Michele
Ndum Yoh Carine
Nkomidio A Mbassa
Akamba Dani
Manie Christine
Abena Therese
Sonckeng Ysis
Beko Bingono
Bella Rose
Ewodo Ekoge Gladys

13, September 2016

War on Corruption: A new tenant in Kondengui ¹

There is a new tenant in the Yaounde Central Prison in Kondengui. Jerome Ondobo Mono, Mayor of Ntui in the Mbam and Kim division for over ten years and who also held the position of Chief Financial Officer in the Stabilization Fund of the Cameroon Hydrocarbons Company was recently arrested in a case of embezzlement.

Mr Jerome Ondolo Mono, a chartered member and one of the most prominent barons of the CPDM crime syndicate in his locality, was chairman of the CPDM departmental coordination committee in the Mbam and Kim northwest (Ngambe Tikar ) at the last renewal of the basic organs of the party.

Rumours had circulated that this elite from Mbam and Kim was invited to meet President Biya at Baden Baden, where the Head of State was stationed during a private trip to Europe to discuss a ministerial portfolio. Ondobo Mono Jerome, we can now reveal is in the central prison in Yaounde and has been charged for siphoning 500 million FCFA.

Ebong Kingsley with files from Cameroon-info.net

13, September 2016

Hillary Clinton says she is feeling fine after fainting ⁰

US Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton says she is “feeling fine” a day after she was forced to abruptly leave a 9/11 memorial in New York due to an apparent medical episode. “I’m feeling fine and getting better,” Clinton tweeted on Monday, signing her message with the “H” that indicates she personally wrote it.

“Like anyone who’s ever been home sick from work, I’m just anxious to get back out there. See you on the trail soon,” she said. The candidate’s physician, Dr. Lisa Bardack said that she was diagnosed with pneumonia on Friday.

A video of the incident emerged on Sunday, showing a seemingly fainting Clinton stumbling on the sidewalk while her security detail took her into a van and drove the former secretary of state to her daughter’s house.

Clinton told CNN on Monday that she “felt dizzy” and lost her balance, but added that after getting into the van and drinking some water, she “immediately started feeling better.”

Clinton also said she would return to campaigning “in the next couple of days.” “I just want to get this over and done with and get back on the trail as soon as possible,” she stated.

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13, September 2016

Cameroon: Muslims celebrate the Feast of Tabaski ⁰

Muslims in Cameroon celebrated on the 12^th of September 2016, the Feast of Tabaski. In Yaounde, the Imam of Essos, Modibo Halibou Ibrahima and the Imam of the Tsinga Mosque, Aboubakar Oummar called for sharing while praying for peace in Cameroon. Preaching at the Yaounde Sports Complex, El Hadj Mefire highlighted the importance of paying tithes and shunning extremism.

In Ngaoundere, Sheikh Mamouy Ali told all Muslims to shun immorality. While Imam Modibo Jafairo of Garoua said the faithful should be sincere when praying. Prisoners were part of the Tabaski Feast in Maroua as the Imam; Ousman Oumar called on them to be submissive and patient. The scene was slightly different in Bamenda where prayers for peace in Cameroon and Gabon were said.

For their part, Imams Arouna Abdoulaye and Loumgam Abdoulaye of Bafoussam emphasized the importance of education especially of the girl child. In Douala, Sheikh Mohamat Malik Farout prayed for peace and unity in Cameroon and told the faithful to put spirituality at the centre of all they do.

Ebolowa was also dominated by prayers for peace as Imam El Hadj Mohammadou Oummaroy observed that the youth should be patriotic and respectful.

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