Author: Pearl Obim

Douala – Alice Nkom, an 80-year-old trailblazing advocate for LGBT rights in Cameroon, has once again found herself in the crosshairs of controversy, following a fresh summons by the judicial police. The latest accusations, brought forth by the Prefect of Wouri, allege that Nkom violated administrative seals and acted in rebellion. Nkom, however, firmly denies the claims, calling them an abuse of power meant to stifle her advocacy for justice.In a candid social media post, Nkom revealed the details of her ordeal, stating, “Yesterday, I was summoned by the judicial police following a complaint from the Prefect. They accuse me…

Yaounde – On January 21, 2025, a critical legal showdown unfolded in Yaoundé as lawyers from the Movement for the Renaissance of Cameroon (MRC), led by Maurice Kamto, faced off against legal representatives from Elections Cameroon (Elecam) before the Constitutional Council. The dispute centered on Elecam’s alleged failure to meet its legal obligation to publish the national electoral roll, a cornerstone of electoral transparency.In a surprising move, the Constitutional Council declared itself incompetent to rule on the matter, a decision that has sparked debate about the effectiveness of Cameroon’s legal and electoral systems. MRC lawyer Ntimbane Bomo criticized the ruling,…

Yaounde – In a bold departure from tradition, Brenda Biya, the first daughter of Cameroon, turned heads at the inauguration of her new venture, Bree Cosmetics, in Bastos. Opting to deliver her speech entirely in English, Brenda sent a powerful message in a nation where the French language dominates public and political discourse.The move was particularly striking given her father, President Paul Biya’s, preference for French in official communications. Brenda, however, appears to embrace her bilingual heritage differently. Educated in Anglo-Saxon institutions, she showcased a natural command of the King’s English, which outshines her fluency in French.Her address resonated with…

Yaounde – Maurice Kamto, leader of the Cameroon Renaissance Movement (CRM), has officially declared his intent to run in the upcoming presidential election, positioning himself as a candidate of change and renewal. In a recent statement, Kamto emphasized that his candidacy fully meets the constitutional and electoral criteria, asserting, “My candidacy meets all the conditions laid down by the Constitution and the Electoral Code, and everyone should take note of that because that is the law.”The announcement comes amid rising concerns over the ability of Kamto’s party to field a candidate, given the CRM’s absence from both the National Assembly…

Yaoundé, Cameroon – The Secretary General of the ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM), Jean Nkuete, has reaffirmed the party’s unwavering support for 91-year-old President Paul Biya as its candidate for the upcoming 2025 presidential elections. Speaking amidst heightened political debate and mounting opposition, Nkuete underscored the party’s readiness to safeguard peace and stability during the electoral process.Nkuete’s remarks follow statements by key government ministers, including Communication Minister René Emmanuel Sadi, Higher Education Minister Jacques Fame Ndongo, and Labor Minister Grégoire Owona, all of whom stressed that Biya’s right to seek re-election is enshrined in both the nation’s constitution and…

Yaoundé, Cameroon – Reverend Dr. Philemon Nfor, Senior Pastor of Patmos Baptist Church, has delivered a compelling rebuttal to the widely held belief that the Church should abstain from criticizing the government under the premise that authorities are divinely appointed. This doctrine, frequently invoked by Cameroonian officials to deflect scrutiny, often references biblical teachings that claim all authority originates from God.In a recent interview on CRTV with journalist Moki Edwin Kindzeka, Pastor Nfor firmly rejected the notion that the Church should remain silent on matters of governance. Instead, he emphasized the Church’s critical role as the “moral voice” of society,…

Cameroon, Far North – In the early hours of January 13, 2025, just past midnight, Boko Haram militants launched a ruthless attack on the village of Gancé, located in the Kolofata district of Mayo Sava, Cameroon. The heavily armed assailants descended upon the community, sowing terror among its residents and leaving destruction in their wake.With no apparent concern for the proximity of a nearby military base, the attackers executed a well-coordinated raid. They made off with approximately 135 cattle belonging to several villagers, including Kelani Adoum Bozoum and Mal Zarami. The militants also ransacked homes, looted grain stores, and seized…

Bamenda – The Special Status framework in Cameroon’s North West Region faces a significant challenge as tensions rise within the Regional Assembly. Fru Angwafor III, President of the North West Regional Assembly, is under fire for allegedly consolidating power and sidelining key stakeholders, including the House of Chiefs and members of the Executive Council.Mounting criticism against Angwafor III centers on accusations of neglecting decentralization laws, excluding traditional rulers from governance, and unevenly distributing regional projects. The controversy intensified after the House of Chiefs, the Assembly’s upper chamber, announced its boycott of regional deliberative matters.The rift became glaringly evident when the…

Yaounde – In a crucial diplomatic engagement, the ambassadors of the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom convened with Paul Atanga Nji, Cameroon’s Minister of Territorial Administration, on Wednesday, January 10, at the Ministry of Territorial Administration in Yaoundé. The meeting addressed mounting concerns over the Cameroonian government’s tightening grip on civil liberties, particularly targeting Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and political parties, amid growing socio-political tensions.The ambassadors expressed deep concerns about the increasing restrictions on NGOs and the challenges faced by political actors in Cameroon. Particular attention was given to the recent suspension of the Central African Human Rights Defenders…

Yaounde – January 5, 2018, will forever be etched in the history of Ambazonia as a day of betrayal and defiance. It was on this fateful day that Sisiku Julius Ayuk Tabe, the leader of Ambazonia’s struggle for independence, and nine of his comrades were snatched from Nera Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria. This joint operation, orchestrated by Nigerian police and Cameroonian authorities, marked the beginning of a grim chapter for these leaders.Two weeks of silence and speculation followed their arrest until the Cameroonian government finally admitted to holding the Ambazonian leaders. What came next was nothing short of a travesty of…