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Hunters FC of Wat Market Square are this year's winner of Ta Shey Frank Football Tournament for Peace in Wat zone (Wat, Mbaa, Kup, Chup, Nwangri and Bongom). Hunters FC crushed One Spirit FC of Ruh 2#0 to win the FCFA 500.000. The finals took place at Catholic school Nwangri on Sunday May 28, 2023 in the presence His Royal Highness the Fon of Wat and His Royal Highness the Fon of Nwangri. Before handing over the trophy to the winning team, Ntumfon Franklin Ndzi Nformi alias Shey Frank used the opportunity to call on youths of Mbuwarr villages to be law abiding, respect state institutions as well as adopt spirit of mutual coexistence. He expressed gratitude to H.E Shey Jones Yembe, Hon..Ngala Gerard and many others who have supported the initiative. He said peace is a choice for everyone given that it is only in an atmosphere of peace and conviviality that there is development. He called on the youths to adopt the spirit of fair play which is in football in their communities. "...

MY LITTLE TAKE ON HATE SPEECH By Barrister Nico Halle on 28.04.2021 Hate Speech. What causes it and what are it's ramifications?  This little and simple article is definitely a continuation of my almost twenty-eight years quest for Justice and Peace for our beloved country where there is everything but Love, Justice and Peace. Too bad indeed.  The article is also triggered by the exponential upsurge in hate speech in Cameroon and beyond. As a Justice and Peace crusader, and as one who has no kind words for embezzlers and predators it is incumbent upon my humble self to situate the current situation within its proper context even if I may only be repeating myself over and over again.  Yet, what is hate speech? Hate speech though loosely used by so many is described by others as threatening and wanton words, articles that attack particular groups especially on the basis of minority, race, sexual orientation, religion, colour, belief, ethnicity, nationality and education. Ha...

Nphifon Senator Regina Mundi has issued a message of solidarity to the Kedjom Keku Women in Tubah Sub Division in Mezam Division of the North West region. Here below is the message STATEMENT FROM Nphifon Senator Regina Mundi MESSAGE OF SOLIDARITY ADDRESSED TO THE WOMEN OF KEDJOM KEKU AGRIEVED BY THE BARBARIC CRUELTY OF GUN-CARRYING YOuTHS IN THE VILLAGE. It is with great sorrow and consternation that we saw pictures and watched videos of women, all advanced in age, being brutalized and taunted by gun men in our village. We condemn in the strongest possible terms the barbaric and inhuman treatment to which these women were subjected. Fumbwin’s customary role as the voice and conscience of the people in difficult times is well known and respected. That young men should abrogate to themselves, the right to levy and collect taxes, without the knowledge or approval of the village council or Fon, is what these brave women went out to march against. These “crazy women” as labelled by one of t...

Yaah Patience Tamfu, an astute US based female politician and medic has been honoured with a National Medal for her services to the nation. She was awarded the Commander of Cameroon National Order of Merit, on May 20, 2023. She received the distinction from the hands of Cameroon Ambassador to the US. Talk about women who have given a human face to politics and made it an enjoyable game of ideologies, the first name that comes to mind is Yaah Patience Tamfu. She is servant leader who is serviceable, accessible and down to earth. In the past, when people think of a strong leader, many people subconsciously picture a man because of persistent stereotypes of men as commanding and goal-focused, but today the narrative has changed. Yaah Patience Tamfu is a truer illustration of the popular saying that what a man can do, a woman can do it more better. Ever since she took over the helm of the CPDM in the USA, the party has become more proactive and productive. This distinction rewards the serv...

The Phenomenonal Mayor of Ndu Council, Alhadj Abdou Borno Kanfon has been awarded a medal for his contributions and services in nation building. Alhadj Abdou Borno received the Knight of the Cameroon National Order of Valour from the Divisional Officer, DO for Ndu Sub Division, on May 20, 2023 at the Ndu grandstand. Speaking at his residence during a cocktail he offered the population of Ndu, council executive and staff to honour the medal, Abdou Borno said he lacked words to express his gratitude for the State recognition. He said the medal will spur him to make sure that he leaves an indelible mark in fostering development efforts in Ndu municipality. He added that the medal will serve him as a source of  inspiration to do more for his municipality.  Elected into office on February 20, 2020, Abdou Borno Kanfon is already entering into history books in great names as development luminary, the man who saw tomorrow etc for his savvy sassy tenets as mayor. He tarred some streets...

The 51st National Day Celebration was celebrated in Misaje in an atmosphere of serenity and conviviality. The celebration which took place at the newly constructed magnificent grandstand was attended by massive crowd estimated at  more than  15.000 people. At about 7 am, the population started gathering at the grandstand. It was at 10am that the chief celebrant arrived at the ceremonial ground. Frutumah Martin Mbuh, the Divisional Officer for Misaje sub Division was received on arrival by the 1st Deputy Mayor of Misaje Council and other members of the constituted corpse. After the singing of the National Anthem,  two dynamic persons were decorated for their savvy sassy contributions in nation building. Nji Enoch who works with Inspectorate of Basic Education and Mabuh Paul, worker with the council were the happy recipients of the medals.  When the chief celebrant, Frutumah Martin Mbuh took his seat in the newly constructed grandstand with capacity of 1000 seats, ever...

The Colbert Factor: "If anyone says "I love God" and hates his brother, he is a liar, for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen" (confer 1 John 4:20).  Inferring, politicians and elite from the South West Region cannot be shouting on rooftops about how they "love" President Paul Biya (whom they hardly see or only hear about through "High instructions), his national unity and integration policies yet; want the heads of the settler population (the persons whom they have seen and whom they live with). But, truth be told: The just-held South West Peace and Development Conference was the best thing that ever happened to the survival of that historically welcoming and hospitable region (that can be said to be more sinned against than sinning), and that has made some of us what we are today. If today I can claim to have gone to some of the best schools (including St.Bede's College Ashing-Kom, and skipping ...

Organized by Hope for the Needy Association-HOFNA, with support from German Embassy, the training brought together 100 community leaders, including traditional rulers, Ardos and municipal councilors. HOFNA training workshop aimed at empowering 100 trainees on Trauma Healing and Psychosocial Support focuses on ehnacing peace building, treating mental stability and ensuring a gender based violence free community. It’s unquestionable that a tremendous number of people in Donga Mantung Division have experienced horrendous violence and/or some kind of loss or witnessed gender based violence. Adrresing participants today May 12, 2023, at the two-days training workshop, the mayor of Nkambe council, Musa Shey Nfor applauded HOFNA for the laudable initiative to consolidate peace in Nkambe.  Nkambe, the mayor said is defined as peace. Harping on the role of women in trauma healing and pyschosocial support, Musa Shey Nfor reiterated that "when you teach a woman, you have taught the whole wor...