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University of Bamenda: New Modern Biotech Lab in NAHPI Goes Functional

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By Kimbi Lionel The University of Bamenda’s National Higher Polytechnic Institute (NAHPI) has taken a major leap forward in scientific capacity with the new modern biotechnology laboratory now fully functional on campus. The facility, funded by the Government of Cameroon, is expected to transform practical training, retain research talent in the North‑West Region and provide technical support to local industries. Partial view of the new modern Biotech Lab  Until the lab became operational, many UBa students and researchers routinely traveled to Dschang, Bafoussam or Buea to access specialized equipment for molecular biology, food testing and environmental analyses. That strain on time and resources is now eased: the laboratory can host up to 25 students at once and is fitted with high‑precision instruments several costing around 75 million CFA francs each that enable advanced molecular and cellular assays, microbial testing and product development work. University and NAHPI leaders...
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Rising Insecurity in Bafut Raises Fresh Concerns Over Escalating Conflict

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By Staff Reporter  Fresh violence in Bafut Subdivision in Cameroon's North-West Region has heightened fears over the worsening security situation, reinforcing concerns that civilians remain trapped in a volatile conflict despite renewed calls for peace and reconciliation. The latest clashes come just days after the Pope's visit to Bamenda, which many residents had hoped would inspire dialogue and mark a turning point toward lasting peace in the conflict-affected region.  Weapons seized by separatists from government forces  Instead, the resurgence of violence has underscored the fragile security environment and the continuing risks faced by local communities. According to local sources, three Cameroonian soldiers were killed during an attack reportedly carried out by separatist fighters commonly known as "7 Kata" in Bujong Quarter, Bafut, on the night of May 31 extending into the early hours of June 1, 2026. The incident reportedly triggered a large-scale military ...
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North West: PAGFI 3 Ignites SIM_ba Revolution for Municipal Treasurers

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 Local finance officers from Bamenda's regional, city, and municipal councils gathered for a game-changing three-day coaching workshop on March 26 at the MINEPAT hall. Under Phase 3 of the Financial Governance Support Project (PAGFI 3), treasurers confronted SIM_ba application headaches head-on, sparking a digital uprising against accounting reform roadblocks and paving the way for smoother local government finances. Participants at the workshop The session opened with raw, real-talk presentations from attendees, exposing the app's daily dramas. Municipal treasurers detailed persistent glitches: deleting commitments often triggered negative balances, derailing budgets. Cancelling erroneous files felt impossible, locking errors in place. Worst of all, payments processed at the treasury resisted integration into SIM_ba, creating shadowy discrepancies. "It's sabotaging our work," one council rep lamented, voicing a chorus of shared struggles in Cameroon's push fo...
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CPDM's 41st Anniversary in Bafut: From Mud Roads to Bright Futures Under Biya's Watch

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 Bafut erupted in jubilation on March 24, 2026, as the Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) marked its 41st anniversary with a vibrant celebration that doubled as a showcase of local triumphs. Following the main event at the Bamenda Congress Hall, Section President Ngwakongoh Lawrence rallied residents of Mezam IV Bafut to embrace peace, unity, and development, the enduring pillars of President Paul Biya's visionary leadership. Ngwakongoh Lawrence, Section president  Born on this very day in 1985 in Bamenda, the CPDM has evolved into Cameroon's powerhouse political force, Ngwakongoh declared to a cheering crowd. "This is not just about marking the party's birth," he said, his voice booming over the festive gathering. "It's a celebration of the peace and progress we've delivered under President Biya's guidance." Over four decades, the party has seized key government posts, steering national development with unwavering resolve. In Bafut...
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NDP Chairman Tanikwu Ngang Champions Women’s Empowerment On International Women’s Day in Bamenda

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 The National Democratic Party (NDP) Chairman Tanikwu Cornelius Ngang took center stage at Bamenda’s triumphant International Women’s Day march on Sunday, March 8, 2026, championing women’s empowerment as the cornerstone of national progress during the 41st edition of the global celebration. Flanked by enthusiastic NDP members who had recently launched the party, Ngang joined hundreds of women marching through the streets, their placards and chants echoing calls for equality, resilience, and peace amid the city’s remarkable recovery. In his address, Ngang painted an optimistic picture of Bamenda’s revival, declaring that “normalcy is gradually returning” to the once-troubled hub of the Northwest Region. This affirmation served as a beacon of hope for residents still healing from years of the Anglophone crisis. Yet, his message carried a bold political edge: a direct appeal to Head of State President Paul Biya to decisively end the protracted conflict in both the Northwest and South...
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ATTACK ON MINISTER: NORTH WEST YOUTHS MARCH AGAINST VIOLENCE, DEMAND REPATRIATION OF ATTACKERS

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Youths from the North West Region staged a peaceful protest in Bamenda on Friday March 14, 2025, condemning recent violent attacks on the Minister of Youth Affairs and Civic Education and the Cameroonian Ambassador to Belgium. Organized by the Cameroon National Youth Council (CNYC), the march drew hundreds of participants who marched from Customs Junction to the North West Governor’s office, chanting slogans like “No to barbarism” and brandishing placards advocating peace and national unity.  Mekom Samuel Taleh addressing youths  CNYC North West President Mekom Samuel Taleh addressed the Secretary General of the Governor’s office, distancing the region’s youth from the attacks. “North West youths are peaceful. We don’t want any act of vandalism against our people,” he emphasized, urging the Belgian government to repatriate 21 suspects linked to the attacks none of whom are from the North West to undergo Cameroon’s Moral Civic Rearmament (REAMORCE) program.  Placards highl...
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Philanthropist Ihimbru Vincent Bache Receives Citizen Engagement Award for Youth Advocacy

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Ihimbru Vincent Bache, a prominent philanthropist and regional president of Mass Education for the Northwest Region, was honored with the prestigious Citizen Engagement Award by Mounouna Foutsou, the Minister of Youth and Civic Education. This recognition came during the Minister's visit to the region to conclude holiday civic activities and officially launch the 3rd Phase of the National Caravan For Mass Education in the North West Region aimed at reinvigorating educational pursuits among the youth. Ihimbru Vincent Bache receiving award from Youth and Civic Education Minister, Mounouna Foutsou outsou  The event was marked by a sense of community spirit, as local leaders, educators, and youth gathered to celebrate both the achievements of the past year and the promise of the upcoming school term. Minister Foutsou praised Bache for his unwavering dedication to youth empowerment, highlighting his significant contributions to various initiatives that support and uplift young people in...
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