After Suspension Move: FECAFOOT Summons Indomitable Lions Coach, Marc Brys

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After FECAFOOT & Brys Meeting, Has Dispute been Settled or Just A Truce?

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After Suspension Move: FECAFOOT Summons Indomitable Lions Coach, Marc Brys

By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo

The Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) has summoned the Indomitable Lions’ coach, Belgian-born Marc Brys. The summon is contained in a communique made public on May 24 by FECAFOOT Secretary General, Blaise Djounang.

**FECAFOOT headquarters in Tsinga, Yaounde** *(Photo Credit: Mainimo Etienne)*

According to the communique, Brys is expected to report to FECAFOOT headquarters on Tuesday, May 28th, at 9:00 AM.

“We kindly request your participation in a working session to be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, starting at 9:00 AM at the headquarters of the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) located in Tsinga,” reads the communique.

Agenda Unclear, But Recent Controversy Likely Topic

While the official agenda remains undisclosed, sports fans speculate that the recent ruling regarding the team’s assistant coaches will be a central point. Additionally, the upcoming qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup are likely to be discussed.

On May 21st, the Conciliation and Arbitration Chamber of the National Olympic and Sports Committee overturned FECAFOOT’s appointments for assistant coaches. The Chamber emphasized the Ministry of Sports’ authority in national sports administration.

This ruling mandate that the Ministry’s appointed technical, administrative, and medical staff will now assist Brys. FECAFOOT, however, has expressed concern over a potential FIFA suspension due to what they perceive as “hidden interests” motivating the decision.

FECAFOOT Warns of Potential FIFA Suspension

FECAFOOT acknowledged the Court of Arbitration’s decision but expressed concerns about its adherence to legal procedures. Consequently, they suspended the appointment of Marc Brys as Cameroon national team coach.

However in a note to President of the National Olympic and Sports Committee, Col. Kalaba Malboum, Eto’o, highlighted the potential ramifications of a suspension. He argued that such an action would not only harm the athletes but also damage Cameroon’s global sporting reputation.

“Mr. President,” the note reads, “everyone in the role they play will have to face up to their responsibilities regarding the risk of suspension that we are putting our country under in favour of hidden interests in defiance of the texts taken by Mr. President of the Republic, Head of State.”

Standoff Continues Between FECAFOOT and Ministry

Since Brys’ appointment, FECAFOOT and the Ministry of Sports have been locked in a disagreement regarding the appointment of national team officials. Neither party appears willing to back down.

Cameroon faces two crucial World Cup qualifiers in June, but sports pundits warn that the ongoing standoff between the football federation and the Ministry of Sports could significantly jeopardize their chances of starting the campaign on a strong footing.

GCTC Makes Bold Move, Transforms Into VTI-GATE

By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo

In a move signaling a new era of innovation and expansion, the formerly known Giddis Computer Training Center (GCTC) has undergone a significant transformation and is now officially known as Vocational Training Institute of Giddis for Advanced Technology and Entrepreneurship (VTI-GATE).

The announcement was made by the institution’s administration on May 23^rd through a communique made public by the Founder and Promoter, Gilfort Fur Fondzenyuy.

According to the administration, this strategic shift marks a pivotal moment for the institution, positioning it for significant growth within the technology-driven world.

“This isn’t just a new name,” said Fur Fondzenyuy, adding that “it signifies a bold leap forward in our commitment to empowering students with the skills and knowledge to succeed in today’s technology-driven world.”

Building upon GCTC’s strong foundation of computer training, VTI-GATE goes beyond just computers. While this expertise remains valuable, the institution now offers a diverse selection of programs catering to various career aspirations.

These programs include Web Design & Development, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing, Project Management, and Software & App Development.

Studying at VTI-GATE, students will not only gain practical skills but also have the opportunity to earn internationally recognized certifications. These certifications will not only enhance their resumes but also demonstrate a high level of competency to potential employers.

Recognizing the importance of nurturing an entrepreneurial spirit, VTI-GATE integrates elements of business creation, marketing, and financial management into its programs. This equips students to not only excel as employees but also to become future business leaders.

“VTI-GATE remains dedicated to providing exceptional educational experiences and fostering student success,” the announcement emphasizes.

“We offer a supportive environment where students will develop their full potential through diverse learning formats, flexible schedules, and scholarship opportunities, making quality tech training accessible to all.”

RASCOM Board Members Charts Course For Africa’s Satellite Communication Future

By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo

Members of the Board of Directors of the African Regional Satellite Organisation, RASCOM, are setting their sights on the future of satellite communication in Africa.

**Board members pose for a family picture after the opening ceremony**

This is one among the focus of the ongoing 74^th board meeting, which began in Yaounde, Cameroon on May 23. Cameroon, a member of RASCOM, is hosting the event through the Ministry of Communications and supported by Cameroon Telecommunications (CAMTEL).

The three-day board session is expected to yield key resolutions to enhance and promote telecommunications development across the African continent.

Speaking during the opening session, Timothy Ashong, Acting General Manager of RASCOM, stressed the meeting’s significance. “This session is crucial,” he stated, “as it will take a major step in shaping Africa’s satellite communication future.”

Bini Kouame, RASCOM’s Board Chair, highlighted the organization’s strategic approach following a challenging period with internet blackouts in some African countries. “We have fully relaunched our activities with a five-year strategic plan,” he said.

On her path, Judith Yah Sunday Epse Achidi, Director General of Cameroon Telecommunication (CAMTEL), underlined the importance of satellite solutions stating, “This council is being held in a very important context given the events we experienced in March.”

She added, “Today, the satellite solution presents itself as an opportunity and a redundancy which will allow all countries to always be connected regardless of the problems that we may always have with other communication routes such as underground cables. sailors,” she said.

However, the ongoing session brings together member states and strategic partners. Key topics include the examination of RASCOM’s 2024-2029 strategy to foster collaboration and drive growth, discussing the latest developments and trends in satellite technology.

They will also share insights and approving proposals to address challenges and explore opportunities as well as charting a course for improved satellite connectivity across Africa.

Founded on May 27, 1992 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, the Regional African Satellite Communication Organization (RASCOM) is a pan-African intergovernmental organization. It is made up of 45 countries, and its headquarters is in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

The organization is responsible for defining low-cost telecommunications services based on space technology in conjunction with telecommunications operators in member countries.

Its goals is to direct connectivity for African countries to strengthen intra-African traffic, extending services to remote and underserved rural areas and supporting all ICT services, including TV and radio broadcasting.

RASCOM’s operational satellite provides public services for domestic and international telecommunications across Africa. This pan-African system is a solution for connecting rural and isolated areas and ensuring network interconnectivity for telecom operators.

Helicopter Crash Claims Life Of Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi

By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has been reported dead following a helicopter crash. According to online reports, the accident took place under adverse weather conditions near Iran’s border with Azerbaijan on May 19.

**Ebrahim Raisi** (Copyright Vahid Salemi/Copyright 2024 The AP. All rights reserved)

Search and rescue operations conducted by the Iranian Red Crescent led to the discovery of the helicopter’s remains early Monday morning amidst challenging blizzard conditions, a report said

The crash site, shrouded in dense fog within the Dizmar forest’s mountain valleys, revealed no survivors among the wreckage.

Alongside President Raisi, the casualties are presumed to include Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, presidential guard chief Mehdi Mousavi, East Azerbaijan Governor Malek Rahmati, Supreme Leader’s representative in East Azerbaijan Mohammad Ali Ale-Hashem, and the helicopter’s flight crew.

At 63, President Raisi was a prominent conservative figure and former judiciary head, noted for his stringent measures against opposition. His administration was marked by the detention and severe punishment of numerous dissidents.

According to the Iran’s constitution, the first vice president, currently Mohammad Mokhber, assumes the presidency temporarily if the president dies. A new election will follow within 50 days.

Yaounde Wears Festive Empty Streets for National Day

By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo

Major streets in Yaounde have remain empty as Cameroonians celebrate the 52^nd edition of their National Days. While some central areas bustled with anticipation for President Paul Biya’s arrival, other streets remained curiously quiet despite the festive decorations.

***Busy Carrifour Obili empty as Cameroonians celebrate 20th May 2024*** *(Photo Credit: Mainimo Etienne)*

However, the city center thrummed with activity as residents awaited the official festivities. In the meantime, only few taxis and motorcycles are ploughing the streets while others have packed. Other parts of Yaounde remained noticeably empty, with many choosing to celebrate from home.

City dwellers offers varied perspectives on the day. One resident, eager to join festivities in the central town, acknowledged they wouldn’t be “at the scene” but planned to “enjoy the day” nonetheless.

Another, Elvis, stressed the day’s significance as a time for national reflection. “Everyone is supposed to reflect,” he said, urging authorities to assess the country’s progress over 52 years.

***Major streets empty As Cameroon celebrates 20th May 2024*** *(Photo Credit: Mainimo Etienne)*

Meanwhile, A market trader, however, expressed a desire to simply relax at home. “This day is a day to just rest at home,” she explained, opting to follow the celebrations on television. He acknowledged the difficulty of accessing the presidential location and the desire to see the president firsthand.

President Biya is expected to preside over the official ceremonies, including a military and civilian parade, beginning at noon. The national celebration will culminate in a presidential banquet at the evening. Similar festivities are planned across Cameroon and abroad.

President Paul Biya to Preside Over 52nd National Day in Yaoundé

By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo

Cameroon’s President, Paul Biya, will preside over celebrations marking the 52nd edition of Cameroon’s National Day, according to a press release from the Civil Cabinet of the Republic of Cameroon.

It is the 39th National Day that President Paul is presiding over as President of the Republic of Cameroon. The day is celebrated annually on May 20th.

Celebrations will begin at noon and will culminate in a national banquet hosted by President Paul Biya at the Presidency in the evening. These celebrations include a military and civilian march past.

Prior to the celebrations, there have been widespread rumors that he would not be able to participate in the event. He was last seen in public in images circulating in April while celebrating his 30th wedding anniversary to Chantal Biya.

President Paul Biya, who has been in power for 42 years now, has been urged to run again in the upcoming presidential elections scheduled for 2025.

Cameroon is celebrating its Unity Day amidst an ongoing crisis in the Northwest and Southwest Regions. The crisis, which began in 2017, has claimed many lives and forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee their homes.

ENEO Appreciates Nationwide Prepaid Meter Update, Urges Action

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By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo

Energy of Cameroon (ENEO) has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the nationwide update of prepaid meters. The company is urging Cameroonians to take action before the deadline to avoid service disruptions.

***ENEO and SONATREL Officials during the meeting*** *(Photo Credit: Emmanuel Beng)*

ENEO made the remarks in Yaoundé on May 15 during a meeting aimed at reviewing the first phase of the operation to update 350,000 meters in the country. The meeting brought together ENEO officials and consumer associations.

Speaking during the meeting, Richard Bebey Black, Director of the project, disclosed that the update process is going very well and is free of charge. While stating that the project to update prepaid electricity meters is a global requirement that takes place every 10 years, he added that since its launch in November 2023, updates have reached 83.63 percent completion.

“This project, which has been running for almost five months, is nearing the end of its operational phase at ENEO. Over 83 percent of customers have successfully updated their prepaid meters. We can say it is a great success. Customers have to do it themselves,” Bebey remarked.

Despite the success rate, he called on Cameroonians who have not yet updated their meters to do so before the deadline of November 24, 2024. He said that after this date, those who have not updated their meters will no longer be able to recharge them and consequently will lose access to electricity supply.

To achieve the target of a 100 percent update rate, Houa Nassoazoa, Manager in Charge of Customer Care at ENEO, said everything has been put in place to ensure a smooth process. This includes a 15-member team established to contact those involved in the update.

In addition to that, there will be constant reminders sent to Cameroonians through WhatsApp, communication have been intensified through live chat, as well as the continued 24-hour availability of ENEO’s services to help complete the process. ENEO officials pointed out that over 99 percent of customer complaints have been resolved.

***Consumer Associations during the meeting*** *(Photo Credit: Emmanuel Beng)*

Consumer associations and syndicates, for their part, presented their concerns and called for more collaboration, especially given that they sometimes feel neglected and pushed aside despite playing a key role in bridging the gap between consumers and ENEO.

“After this meeting, we can conclude that consumers have to update their prepaid meters. It is imperative because it is a global update, and their platforms are already available, but there is a need to make them accessible to associations. We have to collaborate to make it work,” said Barrister Mama Bertrand from an association.

It is worth noting that only around 350,000 prepaid meters in Cameroon are targeted for the update. Not all meters are involved, as only meters installed between 2017 and 2021 require updating. The update process is aimed at transiting from STS edition One standard devices to the newer STS edition Two standard by November 24.

To determine a meter’s eligibility for the update, ENEO advises customers to dial 873 on the recharge interface to check the meter’s status (STS edition 1 or edition 2). Customers are urged to promptly perform the upgrade operation upon receiving the tokens to avoid meter usage disruptions.

ENEO is individually notifying affected customers via SMS or WhatsApp, providing them with the necessary codes for the meter update. This measure is implemented to address security and service continuity concerns, with ENEO emphasizing that the update will not impact meter reliability or pricing.

Which Technical Staff Will Work With Marc Brys?

By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo

Will Marc Brys work with the technical staff appointed by the Ministry of Sports and Physical Education (MINSEP) or the one appointed by the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT)? This has been a million-dollar question since the appointments were made at different levels.

***Newly appointed Cameroon coach Marc Brys***

MINSEP and FECAFOOT have been at odds, with neither side willing to back down. After the working session at FECAFOOT on May 13, many believed that since Marc Brys and his team took a group photo with the FECAFOOT-appointed staff, he had decided to work with them.

However, questions continue to linger as the words of the Technical Advisor at MINSEP have cast doubt. With Cameroon having just a few days until their two matches scheduled for June, the situation is not ideal, and fans are worried about the outcome.

“It is sad to say that we have become the laughingstock of the world because of this bad spectacle that MINSEP and FECAFOOT are offering us,” said Silas Tang. “Even countries where war reigns do not have two technical staffs.”

**Marc Brys (second from left) discussing with FECAFOOT SG, Blaise Djounang** **(first from left)** Photo Credit: FECAFOOT

James Boh added, “The Indomitable Lions label has taken too many hits in recent years. Beyond the poor performances, look at what is happening. There is simply no understanding; no one wants to listen. I am ashamed for my country. This standoff will take us nowhere. Someone, somewhere, has to take charge.”

As the qualifiers draw closer, the shadow of doubt continues to hang over the minds of supporters. Cameroon will face Cape Verde in Yaoundé before facing Angola a few days later in Angola, both matches being part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in the African zone.

After FECAFOOT & Brys Meeting, Has Dispute been Settled or Just A Truce?

By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo

On Monday, May 13, the newly appointed coach of the Cameroon national team, Marc Brys, accompanied by his deputy and an advisor from the Ministry of Sports, arrived at the headquarters of the Cameroon Football Federation, FECAFOOT.

***Marc Brys, MINSEP Technical Adviser pose for a family picture with FECAFOOT SG and Lions technical staff appointed by FECAFOOT*** *(Photo Credit: FECAFOOT)*

Their presence at FECAFOOT was in honor of the invitation sent to him by the Secretary General of the Federation, Blaise Djounang, after a similar invitation on Friday, May 10, failed for various reasons. To the surprise of many who thought Marc Brys and company would not honor the meeting, they came.

Marc Brys shook hands with the technical committee of the Lions appointed by FECAFOOT upon arrival. According to sources, the 30-minute meeting saw the coach handing over the list of players he summoned on May 10 for the qualifiers of the 2026 World Cup. The coach is also said to have presented the program for the qualifiers.

**Marc Brys and Idriss Carlos K greetings each other (**Photo Credit: FECAFOOT)

Like many who were surprised, everything seems to be happening faster. A group picture was taken with the technical bench of the Lions appointed by FECAFOOT. In what many concluded to be a settling of the dust, different reactions after the meeting cast a lot of doubt on the presumed peace that is needed.

Speaking shortly after the meeting, Cyrille Tollo, Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Sports and Physical Education, MINSEP, said, “At the end of this working session, the Secretary General of FECAFOOT invited them to a family photo with the FECAFOOT staff, all of whom were not involved in the meeting and were not part of the official management of the Indomitable Lions.”

While emphasizing the family photo that went viral and gave rise to diverse interpretations, Tollo stressed that the subject of the photo in no way calls into question the Very High Directives of the Presidency of the Republic relating to the technical, administrative, and medical supervision of the national team.

**Marc Brys and National Technical Director greetings each other (**Photo Credit: FECAFOOT)

FECAFOOT, for their part, said in a communique that the meeting took place in a relaxed atmosphere, allowing for the establishment of professional contacts and a number of important reminders regarding the procedures for calling up players for the National Team.

The Country’s football Association further said, Marc Brys was reminded that once the conformity checks have been completed, the players will be called up exclusively and without interference according to his list, and that any case of non-compliance will be brought to his attention so that he can make the appropriate replacements.

“FECAFOOT welcomes this return to calm and reiterates its willingness to comply with the Head of State’s Most Stringent Instructions, in accordance with the laws and regulations in force,” the communique stated.

FECAFOOT took the opportunity to call on all stakeholders to fully assume their responsibilities, uniting their patriotic efforts to put the development of Cameroon’s football in general and the influence of their National Team in particular back at the center of attention.

CPDM MP, Hon. Memouna Mahamat Dies After An illness

By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo

Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) Member of Parliament (MP) Hon. Memouna Mahamat has passed away.

A communique signed by the Clerk of the National Assembly, Andre Noel Essian, on behalf of the President, announced her passing on Tuesday, May 14th, in Bafoussam. The communique attributed the cause of death to illness.

Elected in 2020 during the Legislative and Parliamentary Elections, Hon. Mahamat represented the Mayo-Banyo Electoral Constituency in the Adamawa Region. She was serving her first term in the National Assembly and was a member of the Committee on Economic Affairs, Planning and Regional Development.

Hon. Mahamat was actively involved in fostering international relations. She held the position of Vice President of the Cameroon-Morocco Parliamentary Friendship Group and participated in several other parliamentary friendship groups, including Cameroon-United Arab Emirates, Cameroon-Spain, Cameroon-India, Cameroon-Italy, and Cameroon-Norway.

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