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Picture Taken When The Body Was Retrieved And Was About Being Taking To A Hospital  By Raymond Dingana  The Street 4 neighborhood in Mulang, Bamenda II Council area, is in shock after a child drowned in a river in the area. The incident occurred on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, when the child and three others were playing in the river; however, other sources suggest they were fishing. Eyewitnesses alleged that just as they were about to leave, the child was captivated by the size of a fish he saw. In an attempt to catch it, he found himself in a part of the river from which he could not easily escape. His friends waited for him, but when he did not return, they raised the alarm. Neighbors gathered and were able to retrieve the body, which was then taken to a health facility on a motorbike as explained by a voice in a video shared on Abakwa FM Radio Pidgin News WhatsApp group . At press time, it was unclear whether the child had survived.  Despite warnings for parents to ens...

Arrested Wildlife Traffickers By Raymond Dingana  Wild life traffickers operating in some African countries are having sleepless nights ever since a major crackdown on their activities intensified. 34 wildlife traffickers were arrested across five African countries during the first half of this year. The traffickers were arrested in Congo, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Togo and Cameroon during crackdown operations carried out under the framework of the government’s collaboration with the EAGLE network that assists wildlife officials in the application of the wildlife law in these countries.They were arrested while trafficking in parts of protected wildlife species including leopard skins, elephant tusks, and also live hyenas.  16 leopard skins were seized during operations carried out in Ivory Coast, Congo and Senegal with at least 22 traffickers arrested. Nine ivory traffickers were arrested with over 21kg of elephant tusks representing nine elephant tusks. Three live animal traffick...

  Hon Njingum Musa At The Sports Jamboree In Ndop By Raymond Dingana  On August 24, 2025, the Ndop Multipurpose Play Ground was a scene of attraction as the population answered present for the D-day of the Bamunka Peace and Unity Tournament. Organized by Hon. Dr. Njingum Musa, this event was aimed at bringing the population together all in a bid to forster the development of the area. Hundreds gathered to cheer on teams in men's football, women's handball, and volleyball. Local leaders and representatives added to the event's significance. Winners Brandishing Their Trophies  Hon. Musa addressed the crowd, blending hope with a stern warning:  "I have received credible reports that political opponents are sponsoring non-state armed groups to blockade roads and prevent my access to the constituency. This is a deliberate attempt to destabilize the peace we have tirelessly built." He celebrated the spirit of unity, saying,  "Today, we celebrate the spirit of toget...

Family Photo Taken At The Event By Raymond Dingana  Ex-pupils of St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School, Njinikom, class of 1993, have supported and encouraged the humanitarian deeds of Ndichia Foundation. This was during a courtesy visit to the organization on July 26th, 2025, led by the group’s president, Yong Immaculate. The visit, which came on the sidelines of the group’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), was aimed at supporting Ndichia Foundation and boosting the organization’s annual back-to-school drive.  Ndichia Foundation always goes an extra mile to prepare and send to school hundreds of primary and secondary school children. With a tight budget and insufficient didactic materials to match the needs of needy and vulnerable children in Cameroon, whose numbers continue to surge annually. Speaking at the donation ceremony and in response to the good will gesture of the ex pupils, the management of Ndichia Foundation represented by new Executive Director Romaric Tume, appreci...

Waka Waka 4 Peace By Anne-Valien Berinyuy  On July 31, 2025, the streets of Up Station in Bamenda came alive with songs, chants, and hope as women from all backgrounds came together for a peace march called “Waka Waka 4 Peace.” The walk started at Mile 1 Junction, Up Station, Bamenda I Municipality and ended at the Governor’s Office. It was organized by the North West Chapter of the National Convention for Peace to celebrate Pan African Women’s Day. This year’s walk marked two important events, the 63rd Pan African Women’s Day and the 4th edition of the National Peace Convention, first held in Yaoundé in 2021. The women carried placards with peaceful messages, sang songs of unity, and reminded everyone about the vital role women play in promoting peace, especially in conflict-affected areas like the North West region. Munteh Florence Chea Regional Coordinator, Peace Convention Munteh Florence Chea, the regional coordinator of the Peace Convention, shared the purpose of the event: ...

  Sir Edison Fru Ndi Brandishing His Award By Raymond Dingana Economic operators in the North West Region (NWR) of Cameroon are admired for their resilience during tough times. This spirit gives hope to the people in the region for a better future. One of these resilient operators, Sir Edison Fru Ndi, who runs Dream Land Snack Bar in Nkwen, Bamenda III municipality, and other businesses was recently honored with an award. Prime International Press Award celebrated him as NW Most Resilient Economic Operator on July 17, 2025, in Bamenda. The award recognizes not only Sir Edison's achievements as an economic operator, but also his efforts to reduce poverty by creating jobs and his social responsibility projects, like installing street lights in some communities. "Even though the Anglophone crisis has hurt many businesses, Sir Edison stayed and worked to improve life for the people," said Mokom Thomas, a representative of the award committee. Surprised by the award, Sir Ediso...