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CCMN Bounces Back, Poised To Escalate Peace Journalism, Conflict Transformation Reporting

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Family Photo  By Raymond Dingana It's been two years since the once vibrant community, peace journalism, and conflict transformation network, the Cameroon Community Media Network (CCMN), went into hibernation. However, the spirit of peace journalism and conflict transformation hasn't left the network. This explains why members felt the need to revive and reenergize the organization. On Tuesday, December 10, 2024, members met in Bamenda for a strategic workshop focused on revitalizing the Cameroon Community Media Network. The gathering aimed to chart a way forward for the association. CCMN Members At The Meeting With resources from Brot für die Welt, the workshop concentrated on reorganizing the governance structure and developing a regional action plan, among other objectives. According to Pedmia Shatu Tita, the acting North West Regional Coordinator of CCMN, the goal is to make CCMN great again. "CCMN has always been 90% community and 10% media, and we felt it was importa...

Global University USA Honors KENDELYS With International Award For Outstanding Performance

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Left-Right: Mafor Dr Bayire Delphine ,Vice Chancellor and president of the University, Chief Dr Ndang Kenneth N. By Raymond Dingana Chief Dr Ndang Kenneth N. has received an award for outstanding performance in the Department of Engineering while Mafor Dr Bayire Delphine Epouse Ndang Received an award for outstanding performance in the department of project Management.  The awards were handled to the couple at the 19th Convocation and PHD GRADUATION ceremony in GLOBAL UNIVERSITY USA on November 29th, 2024. While handing over the awards, the Vice Chancellor and  president of the University made the following remarks ; “Fit yourself into contemporary society. PHD, is not the number of books you write anymore. It is the type of leadership you practice. Contextual leadership and Contemporary leadership.Always put yourselves in the position of a Leader not Boss. That will make you to lead your workers or those working with you to have a comfortable working environment” Chief Dr N...

Peace Building: Nkumu Fed Fed Brings Mothers Onboard For Effective Results

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     Raymond Dingana  An old adage states,  "Peace begins with a smile,and a mother's smile is the first."  This suggests that a mother's warmth, and kindness can foster a peaceful environment. Unfortunately, mothers in the crisis battered North West, and South West Regions of Cameroon have seen smiles evade their faces due to the pain they are going through as a result of the crisis. This has not sent them to the sidelines; rather, it has ignited their spirit of participation in peace building, which is why many have embraced peace building initiatives. Thanks to Nkumu Fed Fed, one of the few non governmental organization operating in the crisis hit regions, these mothers are being brought on board to contribute to peace building efforts. On Friday, December 6th, 2024, Nkumu Fed Fed, under the project titled  "Mothers for Peace,"  brought together more than two hundred women for a two day capacity building workshop on the role of mothers in ident...

DIOH Unveils New Book: "Profitable For Relationships"-A Solution-Oriented Approach To Relationship Issues

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  At The Launching Of Book Titled Profitable For Relationships By Raymond Dingana  The answers to all relationship and marital issues have been compiled and published in a book titled Profitable for Relationships. This masterpiece, whose sole aim is to consolidate relationships and mend broken ones, was presented to the public on Saturday, November 30th, 2024. This was during a book launch and seminar with the theme: Profitable For Relationship and Marriage that took place at the St. Louis Multipurpose Hall, Mile 3 Nkwen.  Reader Receiving Her Own Copy Of Profitable For Relationship  The author of Profitable for Relationships, DIOH Emmanuel Elad, who is also a trained medical laboratory technician, pastor, counselor, and servant leader, stated during the launch that the questions he encounters daily as a counselor inspired him to write the book. "I have been a counselor for over 10 years, addressing relationships and marriages for both singles and couples. The great...

Peace Building: MOHCAM Honors Women Mediators,Leaders For Exceptional Contributions To Peace Building

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Family Photo With Celebrated Women Mediators, Other Dignitaries  By Raymond Dingana Mother of Hope Cameroon  with acronym (MOHCAM), a non profit organization in Cameroon, has recognized 71 women community mediators, and leaders from across the North West Region of the country for their efforts in resolving conflicts through mediation after receiving training from MOHCAM. Mother of Hope Cameroon is an initiative of Adah Mbah Muyang, Executive Director of MOHCAM whose Peacebuilding initiatives led to the Women's Mediation project. This recognition occurred during a one-day Women Mediation Conference organized by MOHCAM, with additional resources from Open Society Foundations. The event took place at the Pastoral Center in Bamenda I Sub Division of the North West Region on Friday, November 30th. The conference served as a closing activity for the first year of the project launched in May 2024, titled " Promoting the Effective Participation of Women in Conflict Resolution Processe...

COMAGEND CSPs & Population Dialogue Session: Youth Debate Whether Gov't Should Increase Condom Availability

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  Dialogue Session Unfolding  By Raymond Dingana  In a heated debate initiated by Community Spokespersons (CSPs) of Mtambag popularly known as Old Town in Bamenda II, empowered by Community Action for Gender Development (COMAGEND), participants discussed whether the government should provide more condoms to young people as a way to role back sexually transmitted diseases.  Some voices argued that making condoms widely available could promote promiscuity among youth. "Providing condoms might encourage us to engage in casual sex. That's why I don't think it's necessary," one participant stated. However, others believed that increasing access to condoms could help reduce sexually related issues, such as sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies. "There are many diseases out there, and using condoms is one of the best ways to protect ourselves. Making condoms available would help us prevent these diseases,"  said another speaker. Adding to this ...

Mayor Peter Chenwi Identifies, Recognizes Rare Gem In Toronto CanadaMayor

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Mayor Peter Chenwi And Friends In Toronto, Canada  By Raymond Dingana  After his working visit to Canada last August 2024, at which visit he signed a Partnership Agreement with the City Council of Brampton in Ontario, Mayor Peter CHENWI embarked on a follow-up mission this November 2024. This time around, the focus was on a planning meeting for the establishment of an African Business Center (ABC), the first African Mall to be established in Toronto, Canada. Mayor Peter CHENWI and Bamenda II Council have been invited to play a key role in the creation of the ABC, whereby Bamenda II Council will showcase some agricultural and other products that the Region is blessed with, and at the same time promote the Made in Cameroon Label.  On the sidelines of the ABC Conference, Mayor Peter CHENWI decorated Mr. Emmanuel Ntoko, a patriotic Cameroonian who has been accomplishing much for the Fatherland, in various forms. It should be recalled that Mr. Ntoko organized a warm reception...