Author: Jamia Ndamukong
Bamenda – In a harrowing escalation of violence, the people of Baba 1 in Ngoketunjia County were plunged into fear and grief today as Cameroonian (LRC) soldiers unleashed brutal retaliation, looting and killing in a clear attempt to retaliate against the village’s perceived support of Ambazonia Restoration Fighters (ARF). The raid unfolded in the wee hours of the night at around 1 AM on Monday, November 11, 2024, when armed Cameroonian forces stormed the village with the alleged assistance of a masked local informant—a ‘blackleg’—who led the soldiers directly to areas believed to be ARF strongholds. This military incursion, widely…
By Suzzane Efiong, October 23, 2024 MOSCOW – Russia has hosted the latest summit of the BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—in what analysts are interpreting as a calculated message to the West. The meeting took place amidst heightened geopolitical tensions and shifting global alliances. The BRICS grouping has long been viewed as a platform for emerging economies to challenge the dominance of Western financial and political structures, particularly those led by the United States and Europe. This year’s summit, held in Moscow, took on added significance as Russia faces increasing isolation from the West due to its…