The Advocate Cameroon

  By Amos Njoh One of the Princes of the Muea Kingdom, in Buea Subdivisions of the troubled Southwest Region of Cameroon is said to be on the run. The Prince whose name we got as Yannick Junior Molinge is said to have arrived Cameroon from Germany where he is a student. News of his arrival spread like wildfire attracting the concerns of separatist fighters who have a strong base in the locality. Barely a few days upon his arrival, we are told Yannick started receiving calls from the fighters to support them financially else they would kidnap and kill him. For fear of being accused of aiding terrorism, he refused to support these boys in the bushes. Knowing that he is from a royal family and that any pressure will definitely pay off, he was kidnapped by the boys and his face tied throughout the journey to their camp. While in their camp, he was forced to call his family to rescue him by paying an undisclosed amount of money. Yannick was released by the boys on conditions t

Being An Opinion By Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Martin Griffiths On World Humanitarian Day This World Humanitarian Day, we commemorate 20 years since that murderous day when terrorists detonated a suicide bomb outside the United Nations headquarters in the Canal Hotel in Baghdad, Iraq, on 19 August 2003. As the late UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan said at the time, it was one of the darkest days in the history of the United Nations. It still is. For me, World Humanitarian Day will always be an occasion of mixed, and still raw, emotion. Among those killed that day was Sergio Vieira de Mello, who was serving as Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General to Iraq. Sergio was my friend, and my daughter’s godfather. Sergio was devoted to the United Nations. He joined the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees in 1969not long after leaving university, and he spent the rest of his tragically curtailed life with the

  By B.O The Nkafu Policy Institute, a think tank of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation, with a mission to advance public policies that help all Cameroonians prosper in a free, fair and democratic economy, will on August 25 at Mansel Hotel, Yaounde organize the awards ceremony of the National Economic Olympiads 2023. The National Economics Olympiads are a competition among secondary schools in Cameroon that offer training programs in economics .Nkafu Policy Institute conducts in-depth research and provides cutting-edge economic analysis and educates the public in understanding economic issues that affect their daily lives. Since 2012, the Nkafu Policy Institute has distinguished itself as a leading research centre in Cameroon, committed to promoting open debate that builds consensus towards a democratic future and economic freedom. On an economic level, the Nkafu Policy Institute explores how free market systems can help solve a range of economic problems in Africa and

By Tarhyang Enowbikah Tabe Esther Omam is not a new name in the Humanitarian response project in Cameroon and beyond. This is the reason why the announcement by the Jury of the NewsWatch Newspaper 10th Anniversary award, declaring her organization, Reach Out Cameroon as the winner of the outstanding humanitarian organization of the year award was also not a surprise. The award that was handed to her last Saturday August 19   in Yaounde   for   her   being active and consistent in supporting persons, especially women, girls, and children, affected by the drawn-out armed conflict in the North West and South West regions. Reaction In a reaction to the Award, Ma Esther Omam as she is fondly called thanked members of the panel and the many readers who voted for her. According to her this adds another milestone in the journey covered so far since the outbreak of the Anglophone crisis. She continued that it comes at a time in a crisis that started slowly and one which many thought

 By Kum Seraphine Sangha Help Out (NGO) in partnership with Mission 21 has offered a free residential training to vulnerable displaced youths in the Agricultural Skill Development Center (ASDC) in Busumbu Limbe. The graduation ceremony of the beneficiaries took place on August 5 at the centre in Bussumbu, Limbe. The young graduates, seventeen in number, who were intensively trained for a three months period in snail farming, piggery, mushroom production, rabbits and even the cultivation of different vegetables were challenged to go out there and make a name for themselves through all what they have learnt. Speaking during the graduation ceremony, the County Coordinator for Mission 21 Cameroon, Mr. Togho Lumumba Mukong said Mission 21 aims at reducing beggars on the streets by empowering them”. While congratulating and encouraging the graduates to be committed and put all they have learned into practice, Mr. Togho Lumumba also challenged them to put all hands-on deck so that com

By Joe Ekoka The pastor of a Pentecostal Church in Ikata, Myukuka Subdivision whose name we got as Pastor Edward Ndumbe Ekema, is said to be on the run following the raid of his church last Sunday July 23, 2023 by Uniform men believed to be government forces. According to reports, he was suspected of aiding separatist’s fighters in that part of the region trough provision of food items and prayers. The Pastor of the Disciplining The Nations Ministry in Ikata, Pastor Ndumbe Edward Ekema is reported to have escaped when he saw gunmen in the church. In his absence, Christians and onlookers alleged that some Christians of the church were arrested by security operatives and whisked away chattering the church premises and belongings of the Church. Community members say he was accused of providing food, shelter and offering prayers to the separatist fighters in that locality. We are however told that the Church had a community outreach program of taking care of internally displaced persons es

  By Kum Seraphine Sangha All hope is not lost for the young football talents who were being trained at the recently shutdown Njalla Quan Sports Academy (NQSA), despite the announcement made recently byHenry Njalla Quan Jr. This revelation was made July 15 th 2023, during a pressconference organised by its owner to clear the air on some of the issues that led to his suspension as the fourth Vice President of FECAFOOT. Speaking during the press conference, the now suspended 4 th Vice President of FECAFOOT revealed that, in order not to kill the dreams of many young Cameroonians through what he termed a “bias decision” by the FECAFOOT President Samuel Eto’o, Henry Njalla Quan Jr. explained that he has spoken with the parents of these young football aspirants and they have understood with him. “we are planning on how to transfer some of them abroad, according to their performance, some to elite one clubs, while the much younger ones below the age of 11 years can look for any football

By Kum Seraphine Sangha The children of God First Orphanage in the Wotutu-Bojongo Court Area have   on Saturday July 15 blessed with gifts from one of the leading cable network distributors in the country, Canal +. This kind gesture which comprised renovating the sitting room of these orphans and buying of a flat screen television with Canal + cable network installed is going to be of great value to the children who can now watch different cartoons just the way kids love to. Presenting the gift to the manager of the orphanage, the Communication Officer Ndje Hemle K. Jeannette explained that, “this is a social action initiative program taken by Canal + Impact, to extend their goodwilland solidarity and this time around, they chose to be with the God First Orphanage in Wotutu”. For his part, the Canal + Representative for the South West Region Ketcher Henry said Canal + Impact visited Limbe to give to the less privilege and make them know that Canal + is also having them in mind

By BEN The Nkafu Policy Institute, a think tank of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation, is organizing a two-day in-person leadership and advocacy immersion for Central Africa think tank leaders with support from the Open Society Foundations (OSF).   The meeting will happen at Djeuga Palace Hotel on July 25 and 26, 2023, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. This session will feature 25 leading think tanks selected within the region based on their experience and expertise in their respective fields.   The leadership and advocacy immersion program with support from the Open Society Foundations (OSF) will take place at Djeuga Palace Hotel, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. This session will feature 25 leading think tanks selected within the region based on their experience and expertise in their respective fields.       The objective is to strengthen the leadership and research capacity of these leaders/researchers, particularly women (leadership and capacity development), to co

 By A Correspondent  No one lights a candle and puts it under the bed, the risk is that it can burn the room; hence it should be placed in the open. This is the case with the candle of the founder of the ICT University, Cameroon’s internationally acclaimed scholar and philanthropist, Professor Victor Mbarika. Another candle was lighted in his life recently in London as he was conferred the Excellence in Leadership Award in London. The Advocate is proud of this recognition and can only take the candle to the upper room for the light to be seen. The prestigious award was conferred on Prof Mbarika during a ceremony in London, United Kingdom on July 14th.  The distinction came on the recommendation of the Advisory Board and Under the Authorization granted by Board of Trustees. He received the award at the palace of Westminster, United Kingdom’s Houses of Parliament.  The distinguish award is signed by Dr Susan Fajana-Thomas O.B.E, chairman of the African Achiever’s   Awards and D

  By Tabe Ma’Enow Esq A contingent of Young Lawyers from across the National territory together with The President of The Cameroon Union Of Young Lawyers, Barrister Agbor Nkongho are currently in Las Vegas, United States of America. Their mission is to attend the most awaited gathering of the year; with a great presence of world class Legal Luminaries, Thought Leaders, tech-companies, Inventors and more, in a 3-day Scientific, Research and Networking program known as the Law 2.0 Conference, taking place at the Caesar’s Forum from July 10-12, 2023. The President, Barrister Agbor NKONGHO who is leading a League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, was honored as a Keynote Speaker on day 1 of the conference. The erudite President presented a paper entitled “Legal Contours of Doing Business in Sub-Saharan Africa — The Case Of OHADA Member States.” Through a few case studies, Mr. President was able to illustrate how businesses can successfully operate in OHADA member states and the growing