Author: Suzanne Efiong
Kinshasha, DRC – A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has issued an international arrest warrant for Corneille Nangaa, the leader of a rebel alliance that includes the M23 armed group. The warrant accuses Nangaa of failing to prevent acts of torture committed during ongoing clashes between the Congolese army and M23 forces in the country’s eastern regions.Nangaa, a former head of the DRC’s electoral commission, played a pivotal role in overseeing the controversial 2018 elections that led to the victory of President Félix Tshisekedi. However, after falling out with the Congolese authorities, he went into exile…
Lagos, Nigeria – The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced its intention to impose stringent sanctions on Kenya Airways following multiple breaches of aviation regulations, notably the alleged mistreatment of Nigerian passenger Gloria Omisore in Nairobi.According to NCAA spokesperson Michael Achimugu, Omisore was permitted to board a flight from Lagos to Nairobi without the necessary transit visa for France, her intended layover en route to the United Kingdom. Upon arrival in Nairobi, she faced a 17-hour layover, after which she was informed of an additional 10-hour wait before continuing her journey. During this period, Omisore, who was experiencing medical…
Yaoundé, Cameroon – In a bold and historic move, Dr. Asong Michael Khumbah, a 36-year-old medical doctor, lawyer, and freedom fighter, has announced his intention to challenge Paul Biya, the long-serving President of Cameroon, in the Presidential election billed for this year. At an age when most of his peers are still establishing themselves in their professions, Asong is stepping onto the highest stage of national politics, daring to confront a leader who has held power for over four decades (42 yrs.).Asong is no ordinary contender though. Trained both as a medical doctor and a lawyer, he embodies a rare…
GOMA, DRC – Rising tensions in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have taken a sharp turn as Rwandan President Paul Kagame issued a stern warning to South Africa regarding its involvement in the escalating conflict. Kagame accused South African forces of siding with militias linked to the 1994 Rwandan genocide and cautioned against any aggressive actions toward Rwanda. His remarks came as the DRC government ramped up military preparations, calling on young Congolese to enlist in the army to counter the M23 rebel offensive.Addressing a high-level security meeting in Kigali, Kagame dismissed allegations that Rwanda was the…
Freetown, Sierra Leone – Dutch authorities have reported that Jos Leijdekkers, one of Europe’s most-wanted drug traffickers, has been living in Sierra Leone for approximately six months. Leijdekkers, 33, was sentenced in absentia to 24 years in prison by a Dutch court for smuggling over seven tonnes of cocaine into Europe.Investigations by Dutch media outlets, including Follow the Money and Algemeen Dagblad, have revealed that Leijdekkers, also known as ‘Bolle Jos,’ was spotted in official footage attending a New Year’s Day church service in close proximity to Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio. Unverified reports suggest that Leijdekkers may be…
Washington D.C – TikTok is preparing to cease operations in the United States starting Sunday, as a law requiring its divestiture or removal from American app stores is set to take effect, according to sources cited by The Information. The move marks a dramatic escalation in the ongoing standoff between the popular video-sharing platform and U.S. authorities over data security concerns.Unless the Supreme Court intervenes in the coming days, TikTok users in the U.S. who open the app will be greeted with a message explaining the ban and providing additional information. The company’s preparations suggest a significant shift in strategy,…
Buea – For over eight years, the regime in Yaoundé has clung to the narrative of a “crisis” in the Southern Cameroons, dismissing the full-blown war that they themselves declared. But the question remains: do crises rack up the kind of staggering casualties that Cameroon’s military has endured in Ambazonia? The answer lies in the battlefield, where Ambazonian fighters, poorly funded and barely equipped, continue to defy the might of a state-sponsored army in spectacular fashion.The latest chapter of this humiliating saga unfolded in Agwa, Akwaya Local Government Area, where seven soldiers of the Cameroon army met their gruesome fate…
Houston, TX – A towering monument in Bafia, Cameroon, emblazoned with the date January 1, 1960, serves as a blunt reminder of the day that Cameroun officially gained independence from French colonial rule. However, this date, commemorated in stone but largely absent from public celebrations, has become the focal point of a powerful challenge issued by Chris Anu, the leader of Ambazonia’s Interim Government.In a bold and unexpected move, Anu extended congratulatory messages to Cameroon’s President Paul Biya and the people of Cameroon on their Independence Day. Yet, his message carried more than just pleasantries. It highlighted a stark contrast…
Bamenda- In the heart of war-torn Bamenda, where grief and resistance have become the rhythm of daily life, a grand ceremony unfolded last Sunday with the dedication of RAMAH Cathedral, also known as the Mountain Top Cathedral. What should have been a moment of spiritual soberness instead sparked outrage and soul-searching among many in the city.The event, led by Pastor Warah, marked the unveiling of a purported 15,000-seat sanctuary. Yet, even the scale of the cathedral is questionable, with congregants doubting its actual capacity. As the ceremony progressed, skepticism grew over whether the day was truly about honoring God or…
Akwaya – The Chiefs of Messaga Ekol Court Area in Akwaya Subdivision have announced a meeting set for December 30, 2024, aimed at fostering dialogue and restoring “normalcy” in a region deeply scarred by years of conflict. The ambitious plan comes as tensions remain high, with Cameroonian military forces currently occupying parts of Ballin village, adding urgency to the need for peace.Peace and stability first eluded Akwaya in 2016, with the eruption of the Ambazonia war—a conflict rooted in the annexation and marginalization of the former British Southern Cameroons by La République du Cameroun, the French-speaking majority. What began as…