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25/12/2024

Merry Christmas to our cherished readers! Your dedication and support have made this year truly special.

Thank you for being an integral part of our community. Wishing you joy and peace this festive season!

19/12/2024

As the presidential elections year approach, individuals are already making waves. Post-election violence, illicit financial flows: Atanga Nji takes MRC, REDHAC leaders to task with video evidence

At the opening of second bi-annual conference of Regional Governors in Yaounde, the MINAT boss screened videos in which Maurice Kanto and Alice Nom made shocking revelations.

17/12/2024

Efforts to fight malaria in Africa have received a boost with a new partnership between the UK government and the global platform for coordinated action against the disease, RBM Partnership to End Malaria (RBM).

Efforts to fight malaria in Africa have received a boost with a new partnership between the UK government and the

16/12/2024

In this season of reflection and celebration, we applaud excellence!
The Department Management Agency (CAA) has recognized the Port Authority of Douala (PAD) with a BBB+ rating for its remarkable 8.6% financial growth over the past five years.

Under the leadership of Cyrus Ngo'o, PAD’s strategic vision and commitment to human resources development have made a significant impact in the maritime sector.

12/12/2024

At the UK in Cameroon Residence, a diverse group of men, women, civil society organizations, stakeholders, and government institutions gathered to address the urgent need for action and support in the aftermath of gender-based violence (GBV).

His Excellency Matt Woods from the British High Commission opened the conference by presenting 16 key points relevant to the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. This approach was inclusive and holistic, focusing on the six key pillars of GBV.

Justice Esther Ajuh emphasized the critical issue of women's inheritance rights, advocating for the inclusion of this vital topic in the seven-pillar agenda for GBV reform.

Dr. Asonganyi Etienne, an obstetrician and gynecologist, discussed the challenges of managing GBV in communities. He highlighted the importance of education in preventing unwanted pregnancies, noting that recorded cases in Kumba have increased by 400 victims per year, primarily among children aged 5 to 13.

Mokwe Welisane shed light on the pervasive issue of GBV in the workplace, detailing the psychological toll on victims and the systemic barriers that perpetuate these injustices. She also pointed out that women often support or remain passive about violence against women.

The discussions also addressed the alarming rise of technology-facilitated GBV, with ANTIC advocating for preventive and remedial measures to combat online harassment.
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While we have made progress, there is still much work to be done, much to learn, and many contributions to make.

Together, we must break the silence, support survivors, and advocate for justice.

12/12/2024

Today’s issue!

10/12/2024

Waka Emmanuel as NewsWatch's Father Christmas

Douala-based business mogul and president of Mbuwarr Cultural and Development Association in Nkambe Central Subdivision, Ta Tamfu Waka Emmanuel, has today offered NewsWatch Cameroon a brandnew multicolour printer.

It is the fulfilment of a pledge made during the 10th anniversary of NewsWatch in Yaounde in August 2023.

The brand-new multi functional CANON printer was delivered to the publisher of NewsWatch at the media organ's Polytech Yaounde office today.

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06/12/2024

Cameroonian-Swiss curator Koyo Kouoh has been named curator of the 2026 Venice Art Biennale.
Kuoah, who is based in Cape Town, is the first African woman to be appointed to the role.
Kuoah's was recommended by the Biennale's newly appointed President Pietrangelo Buttafuoco.

Buttafuoco is the former leader of the youth wing of the neo-fascist Italian Social Movement party and has been an open supporter of the far-right Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni.

Many in the art world speculated that the Biennale to move into a conservative and nationalistic era and away from its international focus.

Kuoah, who was born in Cameroon in 1967 was raised between Cameroon and Switzerland, is chief curator of South Africa's Zeitz Museum.
Between 2014 and 2022 ArtReview annually named Kouoh as one of the top 100 most influential people in the contemporary art world.

The late Nigerian art critic Okwui Enwezor was the first African-born curator of the Biennale in 2015.
The Biennale is one of the longest-running cultural festivals in the world, having started in 1895.
The festival now welcomes over 600,000 international visitors a year who flock to see the work of the world's top curators.




Source: BBC Africa

05/12/2024

Are you a Cameroonian planning to apply for a UK visa? Then note that the has changed its Visa Application Centre (VAC) in .

Cameroonians wishing to travel to the will now book appointments to submit their visa applications through Visa Application Centres (VAC) in .



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Are you a Cameroonian planning to apply for a UK visa? Then note that the UK has changed its Visa

03/12/2024

What does peace mean to you?

At the invitation of Pan African University - African Union Commission, Civic Watch Cameroon; implementing organisation of the Defyhatenow_WCA project in , some young scholars from over 20 African countries shared their perspectives on how to cultivate a culture peace across the African continent.

This was during a two-day strategic discussion on the subject at the campus of the University of Yaounde II, Soa, on the outskirts of Cameroon's capital.

Below is our report with Desmond Ngala, Prof Ntuda Ebode, Dr Biloa and Prof Arrey Herman.

Young people are generally vulnerable to radicalisation by extremist groups, but experts say the young people, especially in Africa, are

01/12/2024

We are proud to observe World AIDS Day today, December 1st in the spirit of

Join us in raising awareness and supporting those affected by HIV/AIDS. Together, we can break the stigma, promote education, and advocate for equal access to healthcare.

❤️ Together, we can make a difference!

28/11/2024

Today’s lead story focuses on, Mines Minister awards millions to Cameroonian innovators at the National Technological Days, celebrating talent from all regions and fostering economic growth.

27/11/2024

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The president of Cameroon, Paul Biya, has elevated Mixed Martial Arts Heavyweight Champion, Francis Ngannou, to the rank of Knight of the Order of Valor. The recognition contained in a presidential decree signed on November 18 comes a month after the Cameroonian flattened Professional Fighters League (PFL) 2023 global league heavyweight champion, Brazilian Renan Ferreira to become inaugural PFL Super Fight heavyweight champion.

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The president of Cameroon, Paul Biya, has elevated Mixed Martial Arts Heavyweight Champion, Francis Ngannou, to the rank of Knight

07/11/2024

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06/11/2024

Did you know that drinking enough water can boost your energy, improve your mood, and enhance your overall health? Aim for at least 8 glasses a day!

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06/11/2024

As Donald Trump secures the presidency, reactions are mixed. Many Africans express concern about stricter immigration policies, fearing reduced opportunities and safety in the U.S. Meanwhile, his supporters rally around his vision for America, believing in stronger borders and national security.

This election highlights the deep divisions in perspectives on migration and the future. How do you feel about the impact of this presidency on global migration

06/11/2024

In an important effort to enhance the integrity of journalism in Cameroon, Cameroon Check, in partnership with , organized a two-day Fact-Checking Master Class at the University of Buea on October 29-30, 2023. This collaboration highlights the urgent need to integrate fact-checking into journalism education, equipping a new generation of media professionals to effectively combat misinformation.

https://www.camerooncheck.org/building-the-next-generation-of-media-savvy-professionals-to-combat-fake-news/

Cameroon Check and are building the next generation of media-savvy professionals to combat fake news