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11, February 2017
Cameroon: The Case for Federalism 1
Over the last two months, Cameroon has been going through a political crisis which, if not well attended to, could lead to the erosion of the country’s social cohesion. The Anglophone minority has been calling for a federal system that will give greater political and economic powers to the regions. Some have been calling for […]
11, February 2017
Cameroon road deaths up in 2016 0
The 21st assembly of Cameroon Road National Council, CONAROUTE has revealed that 3,088 accidents and 1,102 deaths were officially registered in 2016 in the country. The information was made public during a working session of the body in Yaoundé, the nation’s capital. Cameroonian authorities have long announced road safety measures without implementing them. According to […]
11, February 2017
Renewed crackdown on press freedom in Southern Cameroons 0
Security sources in Buea have hinted that the two independent journalists arrested in connection to the ongoing crisis rocking the Anglophone regions have been tossed to Yaounde. “It’s not clear where they are detained at the moment, but they are most likely to be at SED,” a staff of The Guardian Post where Amos Fofung […]
11, February 2017
Anglophone Crisis: CAMASEJ says harassment of journalists and closing down of radio stations not acceptable 2
The Cameroon Association of English Speaking Journalists (CAMASEJ), has condemned the increasing arrest of journalists “and their continuous incarceration without judgment” in the country. In a statement issued on Friday February 11, the National President of the association, Simon Lyonga notes that since a protest erupted in the English speaking regions of the country late […]
11, February 2017
Biya’s empty speech on the 51st Edition of the so-called National Youth Day 1
My dear young compatriots, In recent years, I have continually urged you to spare no effort to overcome the obstacles that could stand in your way. I also encouraged you to use your resourcefulness, your creativity and your courage, to secure your future. I think I have been understood by many of you, like our […]
11, February 2017
US: Trump considering ‘brand new order’ on immigration 0
US President Donald Trump says he is considering signing a “brand new order” on immigration, following a court ruling that blocked his executive order banning citizens of seven Muslim countries from entering the United States. Trump made the remarks on Friday aboard Air Force One on his way to Florida, after his administration suggested it […]
10, February 2017
Reports: Anglophone religious leaders say internet shut down and continuous arrest are not security guarantees for schools to resume 2
Cameroon Concord News has been reliably informed that the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon, the Anglophone Roman Catholic Bishops and the Baptist authorities have signed a joint communique declaring themselves not fit to call off the teachers’ strike. The Anglophone religious leaders say those who announced recently that the strikes have been suspended […]
10, February 2017
Ghost town in Mamfe: Angry youths burn down mayor’s car 3
Some angry Southern Cameroon youths in Mamfe, the chief town in Manyu Division have reportedly burnt down a vehicle belonging to the mayor, John Ayuk Takunchong. The youth were protesting against the mayor’s hostile stance towards the Cameroon Anglophone Civil Society Consortium. Sources in Manyu say the mayor drove out early this morning with a […]
10, February 2017
Trial of Consortium leaders to be met with massive ghost town in Southern Cameroons 1
Various Southern Cameroons grassroots groups and prominent Anglophone activists are preparing for a massive ghost town operation on the 13th of February 2017 to signal West Cameroonians disapproval of the arrest and trial of the leaders of the Cameroon Anglophone Civil Society Consortium. The trial of Barrister Agbor Nkongho Felix and Dr Fontem Neba will […]
12, February 2017
North West Fons reveal who is to blame for the Anglophone problem 1
by soter • Cameroon, Headline News, Politics
Members of the North West Fons Union, NOWEFU have written a strongly worded memorandum to President Paul Biya on the situation of the Anglophones in Cameroon. In the document, the Union headed by Senator Fon Teche Njei raised a finger about the growing rate of insecurity in the two English speaking regions of the country. […]