Good morning, dear subscribers! In this edition, we will address various topics that dominate public discussions in Cameroon. Whether in politics, economics, or society, our press review analyzes the crucial issues that concern citizens.
Let’s now turn to the tragedy in Soulédé-Roua, which resulted in the death of two researchers. La Voix des Jeunes informed us this morning that the village chief of Mbalda is under arrest. The guardian of tradition is currently contemplating his fate in Mokolo prison. The traditional authority was arrested for his alleged involvement in the assassination of researchers Frédéric Mounsi and Dr. Bienvenue Bello, as well as their guide, on March 2. This arrest brings to 26 the number of people already arrested and detained in connection with this case…
Cameroon, the pilot country for the cocoa exchange. “The imminent implementation of this major project in our country confirms the Head of State’s wish: to make the 111th session of the International Cocoa Council, held from April 7 to 10 in Yaoundé, the milestone in an economically, environmentally, and socially sustainable global cocoa value chain, based on the principles of fairness, transparency, and shared profitability,” writes the weekly Meyomessala.
Cameroon celebrated the second anniversary of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) on April 12, 2025, launched in 2023 in Manjou. To date, Le Drapeau reports, more than 3.5 million people have already registered. “On this occasion, the Northwest region is intensifying community awareness, increasing vaccination campaigns and prenatal consultations, marking a significant step towards equitable access to healthcare for all Cameroonians…” it reads.
This morning’s InfoMatin reports on the opening ceremony of the Fenassco Ligue B. Co-chaired by Professor Laurent Serge Etoundi Ngoa of the Ministry of basic Education, and Prof. Narcisse Mouellè Kombi of the Ministry of Sportand Physical Education, the highly attended launch ceremony for the 18th edition took place this Sunday, April 13th. According to the newspaper, the Ministry of Basic Education pulled out all the stops. “Young athletes from the 10 regions, enthusiastic and patriotic, ready to compete in this seaside resort, capital of the Fako divisionin the Southwest region,” the article reads.
Cabral Libii is banking on transparency to finance his 2025 presidential campaign. “We intend to go to the elections, and that requires significant logistical resources.” With this strong statement, Cabral Libii, president of the PCRN, launched a special crowdfunding operation for his presidential campaign. This bold approach aims to break the mold of traditional political financing by focusing on citizen involvement and transparency. The launch ceremony was held at the party headquarters in Nkoldongo, under the watchful eye of a large crowd. The newspaper Le Témoin reported on it this morning.
Meanwhile, Paul Biya’s Facebook posts are struggling to mobilize, notes the newspaper Expression Politique, published this morning. Indeed, in recent days, the Head of State’s proliferation of social media posts, deemed unremarkable, are no longer generating the expected enthusiasm. “The comments are often scathing, with many Internet users urging him to take a well-deserved retirement in his home village,” the newspaper reads.
