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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...

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 ...