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L-R: Muslim Leader, Pope Leo XIV  By Anne-Vallien Berinyuy  Pope Leo XIV has strongly condemned the huge sums of money spent on weapons that destroy lives, calling instead for greater investment in education and community development as the true path to lasting peace.  Speaking at St Joseph Metropolitan Cathedral Big Mankon on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in the presence of Catholics and non-Catholics and government officials, his message touched those who have been directly affected by the crisis. "Don't turn a blind eye to the fact that billions of dollars are spent on killing and devastation, while the resources needed for healing, education, and restoration are nowhere to be found." After listening to testimonies from people in the North West Region, including members of the Muslim community, lay and religious women, internally displaced persons, and civil society actors, the Pope frowned at the growing global focus on weapons instead of human development, noting that ...

    Pope Leo XIV At The Unity Palace In Yaounde By Anne-Vallien Berinyuy  Before the arrival of the supreme pontiff, Pope Leo XIV on Cameroon soil, many people from the crisis-hit North West Region had been hoping and praying that his visit would reconcile divisions that have brought hardship to countless homes.  For many families affected by the armed conflict in the two English-speaking regions, the wounds remain deep, with uncertainty about recovery in the years ahead. Upon his arrival at Nsimalen International Airport in Yaounde on wednesday 15th April 2026, and later during his meeting at the Unity Palace with President Paul Biya, the Pope affirmed his mission as  "a pastor and servant of dialogue, fraternity and peace."   He drew attention to the profound suffering in conflict-affected regions, including the North West, South West, and Far North, highlighting issues such as displacement, loss of lives, and disruption of children’s education. L-R Pope ...

Achieve Pictures: L-R; Pope Leo XIV, and Paul Biya By Raymond Dingana  The Anglophone crisis began in 2016, and later turned into an armed conflict. It has caused unprecedented loss of both life and livelihoods. The President of the Republic, Paul Biya, could not ignore the suffering of the people as the two Anglophone regions, North West and South West, were already falling into the abyss. He needed strong leadership to help restore peace. On January 4, 2019, President Paul Biya appointed Chief Dr. Joseph Dion Ngute, a jurist and academic from the South West Region, as Prime Minister and Head of Government. His mandate was to bring peace back to the troubled regions. Dione Ngute knew this task could not be achieved from his office in Yaounde. Following a bottom-up approach, PM Dion Ngute made several trips to the crisis-affected areas, the North West and South West Regions of Cameroon. His aim was to meet people directly, listen to their problems, and encourage armed group members...

The Suspect Receiving Serious Beatings From An Angry Mob  By Raymond Dingana  A young man was caught and severely beaten after attempting to steal from a home in the Sisia III neighborhood of Nkwen, Bamenda III Municipality. The incident occurred on Tuesday after he noticed that everyone in the compound had gone out. Unfortunately for him, a family member returned home early and stumbled upon the thief, who managed to flee. He reportedly returned home, bathed, and changed his clothes before going to his business at the Nkwen market, where he sells dresses. Little did he know that the motorcycle rider who transported the family member recognized him. The rider rallied his colleagues, who stormed the Nkwen market, picked up the suspect, and took him back to the crime scene where he was severely beaten. As the beatings intensified, he could be heard saying he was under a spell. He was lucky that police officers arrived on time to save him. He is currently licking his wounds behin...

  Hon.Forbi Nchinda Simon   By Raymond Dingana In a Press Release dated April 2nd, 2026, Press statement, Hon.Forbi Nchinda Simon, SDF Shadow Cabinet Minister for Urban Development and Housing and immediate past Member of Parliament for Bamenda–Bali among others appealed for calm and invites community not to abandon affected families of the Mike 2 Bridge Pedestrian Crossing Collapse. Have a full reading of the Press Release below I have received with deep sorrow the news of the tragic loss of lives following the collapse of the temporary crossing at Mile 2 Nkwen. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and my sincere sympathy to those who were injured and especially to the good people of Bamenda and Bali. This is a painful moment for our community, and my thoughts are with all who have been affected. As an Architect and Engineer, I view this incident not only as a tragedy but also as a critical signal on the way temporary infrastructure is conceived, execute...

   Suspected Kidnappers  By Raymond Dingana  Three young men between the ages of  17 and 24 were captured by the people of  Zangtabi Gwokwong and Kai all in Meta, Momo Division of the North West Region of Cameroon. The suspects are: Kabirou (17 years old), from Anong in Batibo Sub Division,Suleman (27 years old) from Kai and Yaoba. A fourth suspect is still on the run. They were arrested on Sunday, March 30, after a failed attempt to kidnap the 2026 winner of the Mt Cameroon Race of Hope.        What happened According to information shared on the ABakwa FM Radio Pidgin News WhatsApp forum, Hamadou Ibrahim had already returned home after celebrating his victory after the Mt Cameroon Race of Hope in Buea. The suspects reportedly came to pick him up at night on Saturday, but there was a struggle. The people became aware, and the suspects fled and hit themselves on a tree. Suspected Kidnappers Youths from Zangtabi and Gwokwong searched...