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Monday, November 16, 2015

GBHS Nkambe Celebrates 40 Years of Continued Existence

By Haruna Mohamadou

Ken Martin (mic) flanked by SDO

The Ruby Jubilee of November 14^th 2015 took place under the patronage of the senior Divisional Officer for Donga Mantung Division, Ngone Ndodemesape Bernard. It event started with an ecumenical service which was précised over by Rev. Fricks Assobo Teneng the Presbyterian treasurer for Donga Mantung Presbytery cum Presbyterian church New Town pastor. Present not to be told were the Regional Delegate of secondary school Sonjo George who was the 5^th principal of the then GHS Nkambe (1994-1997) as well as representatives of ex-studnts from America, Germany, France, UK etc.

The PTA chairman Abdou Kanfon Borno and the School Council Chairperson Afor David expressed gratitude to ex-students for their massive turnout.

Mr Atumsiry Samuel an engineer in charge of Sony Designs in UK speaking on behalf of the ex student of GBHS Nkambe lamented that the school is losing steam as compared to the old glorious days.

4^th Deputy Mayor for Nkambe council, Hajara Danjuma reminded the population that the institution has impacted lives in Donga Mantung and Cameroon as a whole. According to Hajara in 1975 GHS Nkambe was the lone Government School for the Entire Division, since many could not afford to pay for the school fees mission schools like JMBC in Ndu and St Augustine in Kumbo, it was the only melting pot in the division and beyond. They all expressed the need for govt to provide credits for renovation of the old building, the need for more teachers and construction and equipping of a computer lab.

With more than 100 trained teachers in the 90s, today’s GBHS has only 33 teachers. Speaker after speaker used the opportunity to appeal to the government through the regional delegate of Secondary Education to look into the problems of the school.

Tongues are still waging as to why the event was low keyed, yet millions were projected for it.

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Budgetary Session: Nkum Council Adopts FCFA 645,840,320 For 2016

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Suila Aruna

Councilors of the Nkum council have adopted the sum of FCFA 645,840,320 at last Friday’s budgetary and exceeds the minimum percentage required by law. Quoting President Obama who regards innovations as “game changer” in describing the new status for mayors, deputies and councilors, Mayor Suila Aruna called on councilors to adopt best strategies to meet these exigencies. “We therefore have to look further and wider; we have to be performant, else we risk to miss the political train”.

session. Addressing councilors, the mayor of Nkum Council Suila Aruna said that the investment budget covers some FCFA 280,500,000 which is above 47%

Talking o journalists, the mayor of Nkum said that his council has drawn up an investment plan for 2016 and with priority projects shortlisted. Some of these projects include;

· Completion of the Tatum water project

· Construction of Buh Integrated Health Centre

· Maintenance of Takija-Kuvlu road

· Construction of a foodstuff shed, VIP toilet and a well in the Tatum market

· Rehabilitation of rural road Dzeng-Kifem-Ndzevru-Tatum

· Construction of a slaughter slab in Taum

· Supply of 195 benches to schools

· Revamping, creation and training of water management committees

· Construction of two classrooms each at GS Buh, GS Kishong, GS Sahnyar, GS Dzeng, GS Mbamsong, GNS Kifem and GNS Wooh Mbam

· Lobby for the creation of a Govt Sub Divisional Hospital in Tatum

· Construction of two classrooms at GNS Kishong

· Purchase of administrative car for the council

· Maintenance of Sahnyar-Mbiim-Bassee road

· Construction of ventilated pit latrine at Lydada hall

· Supply of electricity to Mbamsong village

In his concluding statement, the 1^st Assistant SDO for Bui, enjoined councilors for their sense of maturity in voting a realistic budget. He also called on councilors to work hard to ensure that council revenue is increased to meet the present day challenges.

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President Paul BIYA travels to Paris for UNESCO General Conference

Source: PRC

At the invitation of Madam Irina BOKOVA, Director General of UNESCO, the Head of State His Excellency Paul BIYA and his wife Madam Chantal BIYA left Yaounde on Sunday 15 November for Paris where for the 38^th General Conference of UNESCO which is taking place in the French capital from 16 to 18 November 2015.

The Head of State was received at the Nsimalen International Airport by a high level group of State dignitaries including the President of the Senate, Marcel NIAT NJIFENJI; the Speaker of the National Assembly, CAVAYE YEGUIE DJIBRIL; Prime Minister Philemon YANG; the Secretary General of the Presidency of the Republic Ferdinand NGOH NGOH; the Director of the Civil Cabinet Martin BELINGA EBOUTOU; and several others.

President Paul BIYA had brief audiences with the four personalities, while Madam Chantal BIYA and the spouses of the close collaborators of the Head of State had a chat in the adjacent room.

The participation of the Head of State at the General Conference is testimony of the harmonious relation between Cameroon and UNESCO.

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Sunday, November 15, 2015

How to change your Facebook profile picture to French flag to show solidarity with victims

The social media site has also activated its 'safety check feature' so that people in Paris can let friends know they're safe with one click

Facebook are allowing users to show their support by adding the French flag colours to their profile picture

Facebook users the world over are showing their solidarity with the people of Paris by overlaying the colours of the French flag on their profile pictures.

The site is encouraging Facebook users to customise their profile pictures to 'support France and the people of Paris' after the sickening terror attacks last night.

If you wish to pay your respects and show your support, all you have to do is find a friend using the 'causes' feature in Facebook to customise their profile picture in your Facebook news feed.

All you have to do is click the 'Try it' button, located on the bottom right hand side of the box.

Facebook will then allow you to select your cause - currently, France is the only one listed - and customise your profile picture by changing its size and repositioning the image underneath the flag colours.

Use the drop-down menu to select the length of time you want your profile picture to last, then click 'Use as profile picture' and Facebook will automatically update.

The site has also activated its safety check feature, which has been used during previous disasters, allowing users living in Paris to let their friends and family know that they are safe in one easy click.

Last night, CEO Mark Zuckerburg posted a message of support to the city on his own page, saying: "My thoughts are with everyone in Paris tonight.

"Violence like this has no place in any city or country in the world.

"We've activated Safety Check, so if you're in Paris you can mark yourself safe or check on your friends and family."

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France Launches Airstrikes in Syria

Francois Hollande puts France under a state of emergency

France retaliated to the Paris terror attack by launching deadly airstrikes on an Islamic State jihadi training camp in Syria tonight.

Earlier today French president Francois Hollande vowed to crush IS extremists.

Hours later, some 10 fighter jets pummeled the ISIS-held city of Raqqa with at least 20 bombs, according to the French defence ministry.

The jets hit command and control center, jihadi recruitment center, munitions depot and a training camp.

President Hollande learned of the attacks while watching his country take on Germany in a friendly at the Stade de France. His bodyguard is seen whispering into Francois Hollande's ear 15 minutes into watching France take on Germany

Mr Hollande was immediately escorted upstairs to a secure area where he was briefed to the full extent of the situation before being scrambled away to a secure location.

Yesterday, he condemned the Paris attacks as a 'cowardly act of war carried out by ISIS barbarians'.

Addressing the nation just hours after 129 people were killed, he said they had been organised and planned from abroad.

Three days of national mourning will take place, President Hollande confirmed.

In a televised address to the nation, Mr Hollande said the attacks were "committed by a terrorist army, the Islamic State group, a jihadist army, against France, against the values that we defend everywhere in the world, against what we are: a free country that means something to the whole planet".

He added that France "will be merciless toward the barbarians of Islamic State group", and "will act by all means anywhere, inside or outside the country".

Source: Mirror

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Congrats “Mon Amie” Mosothoane Konosoag

The foundation of the society is based on education since it brings economic and social success. Acquiring education enhances an individual to live a respectful life in society. This is so because education offers values in life.

Pursuing a dream requires a lot of hard work and zeal. Mon Amie Mosothoane, last week, you made it big as you were able to bag a diploma in nursing at the National Health Training College. Thumbs up and congratulations! Your passion and determination could only be captured by J. Cole words “I always feel like its two key ingredients when it comes to following your dreams, making something happen that the average person deems difficult. If you truly believe it, that's step one. Step two, is, you know, the hard work that goes along with it.”

In fact, graduation is just a bridge into the new battlefields of life. However, hard work isn't over when you graduate. It's just a break into what truly deserve the success for your career ahead!

As a matter of fact, I am sure your graduation from the National Health Training College is an exploit you have made, coupled with life changing abundant blessings. Don't give in - it's just an experience. Wishing you go for the star. Bear in mind the past, live in the present and look forward to the future. A person becomes perfect with education as he is not only gaining something from it, but also contributing to the growth of your home, family and nation. GO FOR IT…..

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Congrats “Mon Amie” Mosothoane Konosoag

In fact, graduation is just a bridge into the new battlefields of life. However, hard work isn't over when you graduate. It's just a break into what truly deserve the success for your career ahead!

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Pastor Arrested After Seven Stolen Vehicles Were Found Inside His Church Premises

A pastor has been nabbed in Lagos following the discovery of several stolen vehicles in his church premises.

A Lagos-based Pastor, Felix Otulukwu has been arrested and arraigned by the Lagos state police command before the Igbosere magistrate’s court after seven suspected stolen vehicles worth over N30 million were allegedly found inside his church for sale.
According to a report by PM news, Pastor Felix opened a church in Agbor, Delta state and was using the church premises to hide stolen vehicles which he reworked and sold to unsuspecting buyers. He was apprehended after his former manager informed the police of his criminal activities.
Among the vehicles recovered from his church were two Toyota Hilux worth over N15m. Two Toyota Camry worth N3m, Toyota Hiace bus worth N15m and Toyota High lander worth N3m.

Police officers allege that the suspect conspired with some armed robbers to steal a Camry car at 24 Ondo street in Oke Ina in Ogba, Lagos which belonged to one Emmanuel Imo and escaped in February 2015.
The police also alleged that the suspect in February 2015 at Demeru road in Ketu received a suspected stolen Toyota hilux and other vehicles worth millions of naira. To conceal his criminal activities, he allegedly presented some documents to the police which was discovered to be fake. When he was arraigned, he pleaded not guilty.
The presiding Magistrate, Mrs S.K. Matepo granted him bail in the sum of N1m with two sureties in like sum and ordered that he be remanded in Ikoyi prison until he satisfies the conditions of his bail.

The matter was adjourned till December 9th.

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Cameroon National Youth Council Rewards Excellence

The second edition of the Youth Week of Excellence ended in Misaje Sub Division on a successful note. Present in Misaje were National President of the Cameroon National Youth Council, Mudi Jean Mc Afesi who was flanked by NW Regional President. Addressing the Youths at the groundbreaking event, the National President Mudi Jean Mc Afesi, praised the Divisional President CNYC Donga Mantung ABANDA Marcel for being an exemplary leader. He CNYC Donga Mantung inspired and challenged others nationwide to show their dynamism reasons why he honoured the invitation to attend the Award ceremony of the Youth Week of Excellence. Jean Mac said the good practices of Donga Mantung should be implemented throughout Cameroon and enjoined the Regional President North West Vincent Ihimbru Bache do so in all the Divisions of North West. Mudi Jean Mac said Donga Mantung CNYC Bureau was doing excellently well.

Receiving the National President and Delegation, the Fon of Nkambe was very happy, decorated him with the title of Murli, Meaning Elite Son of Nkambe

In his welcome speech, the Divisional President Abanda Marcel, said “for our two years in office now without a franc from the State, CNYC Donga Mantung with their little efforts, support from Friends and Partners have been able to contribute to the fight against climate change, Manual maintenance and rehabilitation of some roads Source and provides of scholarship to youths throughout the Division, Formation, orientation and re-organizations of some youth groups in the Division, Sensitization, mobilization and active participation in some public manifestations and organized a one week capacity building toward and to celebrates the International Youth day, African Youth, workshop on health and HIV/AIDS, Sensitization Fight against Terrorism and a match in support of the Head of State fight against terrorism, Ebola Threat, carried capacity building and youth conferences in some villages, created and running a face book page and profile for communication with over 10.000 friends, runs a one hour capacity building program “Youth Empowerment” on the Donga Mantung Community Radio Nkambe, and attended meetings/workshop in and out of the Division among many other achievements this year, these in line with the objectives, vision and Mission of the Cameroon National Youth Council.

He continue that the Kimbi/fungong game reserve which Donga Mantung is part of it, and it may soon go operational fully, he requested for the Service or Delegations of Tourism and leisure, Art and Culture, and communication to consolidate these great opportunities for the benefit of this community and the youth. He thanks to the head of state H.E President Paul Biya for the 3 years strategic development plan, and wish that the tarring of the road from Kumbo to around Akweto junction road was part of that 3 years plan, and that Donga Mantung is very ready now for our Savannah Region, so that Misaje will be a full Division.

The Misaje Communal Bureau President was decorated as the most effective president of the Year.

Youth, Youth leaders and Association received cash, kind prizes and award of Excellence for their activities on the Field.

Bolame Bridgette (2nd deputy mayor Misaje) and Mudi Jean Mc Afesi CNYC President

Youth Presidents

The Eye's Editor, Fai Cassian receives Youth Icon of the Year Award

Chief of CNPS

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Valletta Migration Summit: “No part of the world can be a fortress. We should be open to legal migration.” – AU Commission Chairperson

Valletta, Malta – 12 November 2015: African and European Union leaders ended a two-day Summit on migration, agreeing on a number of measures, “to decisively and together manage migration flows in all its aspects.” They concluded a two-day Summit in Valletta, Malta, which culminated in their committing to address the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement, by considering migration and mobility in their development, programming and implementation strategies.

According to the final declaration of the Valletta Summit on Migration, the common response of the African and European leaders will, among others, primarily focus on reducing poverty, promoting peace, good governance, the rule of law and respect for human rights, on supporting inclusive economic growth through investment opportunities and the creation of decent jobs, thus rekindling hope notably for the African youth.

In her opening remarks, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission pointed out the attitude of some European countries putting up a fortress approach to solving the migration issue. “There is no part of the world that can be a fortress. We should be open to legal migration,” Dr. Dlamini Zuma remarked, while extending deep appreciation to those European countries that have been working tirelessly to save the lives of the migrants and treating them in a humane and dignified manner.

Reacting to the supposed processing centres to be constructed for the migrants, the AU Commission Chairperson was very clear on the AU’s position: “The African Union is not in support of, and cannot endorse the establishment of the so-called processing centres in Africa. The processing centres, or whatever they may be called, are de facto detention centers that will constitute a serious violation of human rights and re-victimization of migrants. Especially women and children would be at great risks of falling prey to rape and human trafficking, including the trafficking in human organs.”

The idea of the processing centres was a key issue during the negotiations between the African and European Teams of negotiators. Putting into perspective the overall situation of migration in times of economic growth, AU Commission Chairperson quoted Dr. Carlos Lopes, Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa:

“In every moment of History growth has generated outward migrants from the same location. It is indeed happening with Chinese and Indians right now as it is in Africa. Growth spins the chances for a new life but its distribution, particularly at the early stages of a country take-off, is uneven and unpredictable. Those who see their neighbor with means and hope they do not have, venture out. It would have been absurd to propose bombing the boats that were sailing to South America full of migrants escaping the misfortunes of the two World Wars aftermath. These migrants were seeking better lives. Yet their countries were growing like never before, thanks amongst others to the Marshall Plan.”

The African and European leaders also agreed to strengthen international protection of migrants and step up assistance, acknowledging the need to facilitate legal migration and mobility for entrepreneurs, students and researchers.

An EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa of €1.8 billion was launched to implement the agreed Valletta Summit on Migration Action Plan, aimed at addressing the root causes of the irregular migration and displaced persons in Africa. The Fund will benefit countries in the Sahel region and Lake Chad area; the Horn of Africa and North of Africa, said to be the major migration routes to Europe.

The AU Commission Chairperson underscored the need for a short, medium and long-term sustainable solutions, highlighting the fact the situation cannot be resolved through quick fixes. She called on Europe to partner with Africa in its Agenda 2063, whose thrust is in development and modernisation of the continent through industrialisation, skills training and promoting entrepreneurship that will create jobs for African young people lured by Europe in search of a better life.

Media contact:

Jacob Enoh Eben, Spokesperson of the Chairperson, African Union Commission; +251 911 201 632; +251 934 996 893 E-mail EnohebenJ@africa-union.org

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Urgency of SDF constitutional amendment: Answering Mbah Ndam

My party, SDF, legal adviser – Hon Mbah Ndam in a recent press outing found no fault with a portion of the Nyamusa 19 October, 2015 “Proposal for amendment of the SDF constitution” on none accumulation of positions by the national chair (and his /her deputies) and the national secretary general ( and his/her deputies)

Mbah Ndam according to the Horizon newspaper of Friday 6^th November 2015 said the party constitution was clear that the chairman steps down from his position only when he becomes president of the republic – this may be the spirit of the current constitution which logically was meant only for the first public elections the party got involved with in 1992 following her launch in 1990. But with the passage of time up to over two decades now (1992 – 2015) this portion of the constitution would have long been reviewed because other militants some better equipped for leadership than the incumbent chair are interested in the public position the chair has interest in as well and thus must stand primaries on a level field with the incumbent.

Human nature being generally vindictive, party potential voters for such primaries involving the incumbent chair will logically be intimidated from freely voting their minds’ choice for fear of eventual victimization by an incumbent who loses the public position yet by constitution maintains his/her chair position. Further the chair constitutionally has authority on party projects, occasions, finances which he/she may illogically use to the disadvantage of any other party adversaries! This absurd party practice of posts accumulation by some officials is a serious setback for our organization whereby the right party torch-bearers for public competitions will hardly be gotten thus weakening militants’ enthusiasm, participation in more party activities and lacklustre(to say the least) performance in public elections and other chores .

Hence our suggestion like obtained in global democracies that those in such demanding positions counterpart to SDF national chairperson (and his/her deputies) and national secretary general (and his/her deputies) should not go for primaries or elections for any government or public positions again or accept appointment for same. However if they so cherish any public positions they have to first resign from their current party posts in order to embark on the public position of their desire - no eligible militant for any election of our party can ordinarily be barred from standing polls - reassuring Mbah Ndam, we guess! This is all contained in the amendment proposal to NEC to be deliberated at party convention. Like obtained in democracies equivalent party positions like those of SDF national chair and national secretary general and their respective deputies act their various parties umpires , they oversee the production of party slogans, policies, campaign messages , ensure massive militants recruit ….

However, fellow Cameroonians, this necessary reinforcement of our party will urgently and imperatively lead to the ultimate application of the Cameroon constitutional last resort to send parking the reactionary incumbent Biya CPDM regime: the pro CPDM ELECAM must be scrapped, the antiquated Cameroon constitution revamped to ensure separation of powers and prevent the regime in place from solo exploiting Cameroon to below the surface before we get even remotely close to the all important 2018 elections . Furthermore knowing the regime history of fidgeting with the electoral calendar, the necessity of SDF NEC summoning an urgent extra ordinary convention for our buttressing is full-scale!

May God guide SDF, Cameroon!

Felix Teche Nyamusa, SDF 2018 Presidential hopeful (pending primaries).

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The African Union Commission engages the Private Sector on the Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA)

Victoria, Seychelles – 12 November 2015. The African Union Commission (AUC) engaged the Private Sector on the Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) negotiations processes during a three-day Conference of the African Private Sector that ended today in Victoria, Seychelles. The conference was organized by the AUC in partnership with the Pan African Chamber of Commerce (PACCI) and the Seychelles Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The objectives of this conference included enabling private sector participants to dialogue with the Commission and sharing knowledge and experience about the CFTA.

The governance structure of the CFTA provides for the establishment of an African Business Council as a necessary platform for aggregating and articulating the views of the Private Sector in the continental policy formulation processes. The ABC will thus be instrumental in collecting, processing and presenting the views of the private and business operators throughout the African continent.

Mrs. Treasure Thembisile Maphanga, Director of the Department of Trade and Industry of the African Union Commission, reminded the participants that if Africa has to double intra-African Trade - one key aspiration embedded under the African Union Agenda 2063 – there is need to fast-track the establishment of the CFTA negotiations by the indicative deadline of 2017. To achieve this milestone, she invited the Private Sector to partner with the African Union Commission in implementing the mandate and urged the Private Sector to take ownership of the process establishing the African Business Council. Underscoring that this is an ambitious agenda the Director emphasized the importance of the Private Sector in leapfrogging in terms of integration.

Sharing the same sentiments, the President of Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, Eng. Peter Chisawillo pointed out that Private Sector is fundamental to boosting Intra-African Trade. He welcomed the CFTA negotiations and stressed the readiness of the Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture to support the initiative. “Africa must do business with Africa first. We have to think continentally about competitiveness and Africa’s share in global trade”, he said. In support, the CEO of the East Africa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Charles Kahuthu echoed, “The African Business Council is the way to go for Africa.”

Appreciating the consultation by the African Union Commission, the President of the Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Seth Adjei Baah, pointed out that ‘’we are all working together for the common good of Africa’’. He advised that the establishment of the African Business Council should not weaken existing Private Sector organizations that are operating at national, regional and continental levels.

The meeting concluded with a Communiqué that raised observations and recommendations by the Private Sector for further consultations with Regional Economic Communities (RECs), Regional Business Councils, Regional/National Chambers of Commerce, among others, on the establishment of the African Business Council.

The International Trade Centre (ITC) also provided technical inputs that support the process of establishing a dialogue platform between the African Union and the Private Sector.

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Africa-EU Migration Summit in Valletta, Malta

Press Release

Valletta, Malta – 10 November 2015: The African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, has arrived in Valletta, Malta, to participate in the Valletta Summit on Migration, scheduled to hold from 11 to 12 November 2015. The Summit will provide a platform for African and European Leaders to exchange views and take decisions on the challenges and opportunities arising from migration and mobility within the two continents.

The AU Commission Chairperson will speak on the way Africa and Europe can partner and work collaboratively to reap the benefits of labour migration as well as on way to overcome the challenges around irregular migration in the immediate, medium and long terms.

The Chairperson of the AU Commission, Dr. Dlamini Zuma, will also present the opportunities that Agenda 2063 avails to the African continent to rekindle the hopes and aspirations of Africa’s women and youth, through enhanced industrialisation, skills training and empowerment, decent job creation, as well as the free movement of people and goods across the continent.

The death of thousands of Africans in the Mediterranean Sea remains an issue of great concern to Africa and Europe, warranting the need to pursue dialogue aimed at agreeing on measures to prevent the recurrence of the tragedies resulting from irregular migration and human trafficking.

Participating AU and EU Member States are expected to agree on an Action Plan and issue a joint final declaration at the end of the Summit.

Media contact:

Jacob Enoh Eben, Spokesperson of the Chairperson, African Union Commission; +251 911 201 632; +251 934 996 893 E-mail EnohebenJ@africa-union.org

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