Author: Olive Metuge
Washington, D.C. – In a significant escalation of immigration enforcement, former President Donald Trump has ordered the deportation of 1,736 Cameroonians currently residing illegally in the United States. This move is part of a broader initiative targeting undocumented immigrants, a group that now exceeds 1 million individuals nationwide.The targeted group includes individuals from various countries, with the majority hailing from Southern American nations such as Honduras, Mexico, and El Salvador. According to a November 2024 document prepared under the Biden administration, these countries represent the largest share of undocumented immigrants in the U.S.However, not all deportations can be immediately executed.…
Yaounde – Tragedy struck on Monday, January 13, 2025, when retired Senior Divisional Officer (SDO) David Aman Koulbout took his own life in his residence in Nkolanga’a, a quiet neighborhood on the outskirts of Yaoundé, along the Yaoundé-Mfou highway.The 67-year-old former government official reportedly shot himself in the head shortly after finishing his lunch. A neighbor, citing his wife, revealed that there had been no prior indications that Koulbout was contemplating suicide. The incident occurred in his bedroom, and alarmed family members rushed to the scene upon hearing the gunshot. They found him lying on the floor in a pool…
Yaounde – The Ministry of Defense in Yaoundé, Cameroon has expressed concerns over the persistence of kidnappings and ghost towns in the Southern Cameroons, acknowledging that these practices continue to wreak havoc on the local and national economy. Despite years of military offensives against separatist fighters in the regions of Ambazonia, these challenges remain entrenched, showcasing the resilience of the independence movement and the ineffectiveness of Cameroon’s heavy-handed approach.In a statement, the Ministry lamented how ghost towns—weekly shutdowns enforced by Ambazonian groups—have stifled economic activities. The lingering insecurity, from both sides, marked by kidnappings for ransom and attacks on government…
By Olive Metuge – October 23, 2024Washington, D.C.: With the U.S. presidential elections less than two weeks away, the political landscape is heating up dramatically. Former President Donald Trump is gaining momentum, with recent polls and early voting data showing a shift in his favor. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris, running as the Democratic candidate after President Joe Biden’s decision not to seek re-election, is grappling with an increasingly chaotic campaign. Criticism from within her own party is intensifying, with concerns mounting over her direction and strategy as she tries to reverse the tide before Election Day.Despite facing significant legal…