Author: Ewang Johnson

Yaoundé, Cameroon – In a stark and unsettling warning, Cameroonian economist and political analyst Dieudonné Essomba has predicted a “bloody transition” as the country nears a pivotal moment in its political landscape. With President Paul Biya’s prolonged rule at 42 years and now aged 92, discussions about the nation’s future leadership have become increasingly tense. Essomba, known for his candid assessments of Cameroonian politics, told Vision 4 TV in a debate that a violent conflict could erupt due to the lack of a clear succession plan and the concentration of the country’s wealth amounting to 7000 billion CFA francs in…

BY Ewang Johnson. Oct. 23, 2024Bakassi, Ambazonia – In a daring and unsettling escalation of violence, alleged Nigerian pirates have delivered a bold ultimatum to the government of Cameroon, demanding a ransom of 1.9 billion CFA francs for the safe release of Ewane Roland, the Divisional Officer (D.O.) for Idabato, a locality in Ndian, Southern Zone of Ambazonia. The D.O., a senior government official, was abducted in late September in what many believe to be a premeditated act targeting state authority in this restive and volatile region.The abduction took place near the Bakassi Peninsula, a historically contentious area between Cameroon…