Society

By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo La Metropolitaine’s senior journalist, Amy Banda, has been celebrated for her outstanding contributions to peace promotion, receiving the prestigious 2024 Impactful Achievement Award for Trailblazing Communications on Freedoms. This honor was recently presented to her by the Fobang Institutes for Innovations in Science and Technology in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Speaking shortly after…

By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo President Paul Biya of Cameroon has stressed the imperative of dialogue, peaceful conflict resolution, and international solidarity in addressing global challenges. Paul Biya made the called on January 10 in Yaounde addressing the diplomatic corps during the presentation of New Year wishes. “Let us mobilize the entire international community towards a…

By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo Youths from the conflict-affected Northwest and Southwest regions have pledged to undertake initiatives aimed at fostering sustainable community development. This commitment was made during the Community Service Days organized by Local Youth Corner, which took place from December 20 to 23 across various divisions in these regions. Participants from Bui, Meme,…

By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo The Sustaining Peace Foundation has brought Christmas cheer to orphans and widows in Yaoundé by hosting a joyful celebration filled with games, meals, and gifts. The party took place on Monday December 23. Speaking at the event, Emelda Nyangha, a widow, expressed her gratitude for the party, stating, “It was wonderful…

By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo A survey conducted across 24 African countries indicates that nearly half of Africans have considered emigrating, marking a significant increase compared to the figures recorded in 2016/2018. According to an Afrobarometer survey, the primary motivations for emigration include the search for jobs and the desire to escape economic hardship. While the…

By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Cameroon Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife (MINFOF) have launched a program aimed at enhancing the capacity of countries to ensure that forestry contributes to healthy, sustainable agri-food systems. The project was launched on Thursday, December 12, in Yaoundé during a workshop, presided over…

By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo The Ministry of Territorial Administration (MINAT) has warned of tough times ahead for churches operating illegally in the country. Territorial Administration Minister Paul Atanga Nji issued this warning on December 10 during a press conference aimed at clarifying the recent ban on NGOs and associations. In his statement, Minister Atanga Nji…

By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and associations operating throughout the national territory have been given a deadline of January 30, 2025, to submit their annual activity and financial reports. This announcement was made public on December 10 in Yaoundé by Paul Atanga Nji, Minister of Territorial Administration (MINAT). He stated that non-compliance by…

By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo The Minister of the Economy, Planning and Regional Development (MINEPAT), Alamine Ousmane Mey, has launched a toll-free hotline in his Ministry to combat corruption denunciations. This initiative is among several steps revealed on December 9 in Yaoundé, during celebrations marking the 2024 edition of International Anti-Corruption Day. The 2024 edition was…

By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo Panelists from diverse sectors have underscored the importance of inclusivity for women and girls with disabilities in leadership. This is the outcome of a roundtable discussion held at the U.S. Embassy in Yaoundé marking the 2024 edition of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year’s theme was “Amplifying the…