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Base on Data Published by ACLED An MNews-Captured Partial View of Bamenda The security situation in Cameroon's North-West and South-West Regions continues to raise serious concerns, with 987 kidnapping incidents reported between January and September 2026, representing a 17.2 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2025. The figures, drawn from data compiled by the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project (ACLED), were highlighted by the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) in its Cameroon Food Security Outlook covering October 2026 to May 2027, published on October 30, 2026. According to the report, more than 70 per cent of the reported kidnapping incidents occurred in the North-West Region, while the overall figure is nearly double the level recorded during the corresponding period in 2024. The report attributes the persistent insecurity to ongoing military operations, retaliatory attacks by separatist groups and the increasing use of kidnappings and ill...

By Martial Gnoukapasir Dreamland Connect CEO, Edison Fru Ndi receiving Award Cameroonian social impact advocate, Edison Fru Ndi, has received the Global Changemakers Award from Project 100 in recognition of his contributions to social impact and community development. The award was presented on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, during the 7th edition of the Global Changemakers Award ceremony held in Nairobi, Kenya. According to the award certificate, registered under No. 6892/2019, Fru Ndi was recognised for his contributions to social impact and efforts towards making a positive difference in society. The certificate was signed by His Excellency George Mkondiwa, Chairman of Project 100, and Dominic Iuramba, Director of Global Appeal Agency. Mkondiwa is a former Ambassador of Malawi to the United States and former High Commissioner of Malawi to India. He also serves as Vice President for Africa at the Cabinet Government Network. Iuramba is a board member and Director of Communication Regulati...

By Martial Gnoukapasir  Head of CPDM Mezam Divisional Coordinating team, Mbayu Felix The Mezam Permanent Divisional Delegation of the Cameroon People's Democratic Movement (CPDM) has stepped up preparations for the celebration of the 44th anniversary of the accession of the Party's National Chairman, President Paul Biya, to the Presidency of the Republic, scheduled for Friday, November 6, 2026. In an announcement dated November 2, 2026, and addressed to all CPDM, WCPDM and YCPDM Section Presidents in Mezam, the Divisional Team Leader, Min. Felix Mbayu, outlined financial, organisational and mobilisation measures expected to guide activities across the division. The announcement follows resolutions adopted during the North West CPDM Elite Concertation Meeting held on October 28, 2026, which underscored the need for effective grassroots mobilisation and broad participation in the anniversary celebrations. According to the communication, celebrations should not be limited to Bamen...

By Martial Gnoukapasir Mbowoh Elvis, head of ELECAM North West Region The North West Regional Delegation of Elections Cameroon (ELECAM) is today, Friday, October 30, 2026, holding its 2026 End-of-Year Prize Award and Gala Ceremony in Bamenda, bringing together staff for recognition, motivation and celebration. The ceremony, scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m., will feature the presentation of awards to meritorious staff in recognition of their dedication and contributions to the institution. Also on the programme are motivational presentations aimed at boosting staff morale and strengthening their commitment ahead of the forthcoming elections. The occasion will equally provide an opportunity to honour and bid farewell to staff retiring in 2026, marking the end of their professional service to the institution. The award ceremony, which runs until 6:00 p.m., will be followed by a gala beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Friday programme follows a series of sporting activities organised on Thursday, O...

By Martial Gnoukapasir  CPDM Mezam IC Section Executive The Mezam 1C Section of the Cameroon People's Democratic Movement (CPDM) has validated three Sub-Sections, alongside their respective Branches and Cells, as part of efforts to strengthen the party's grassroots structures in Nkwen. The exercise took place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the Nkwen Fon's Palace, and involved the Ntoh Nkwen, Upper Mambu and Lower Mambu Sub-Sections. Mezam 1C Section President Che Ndaka Nicholas, presided over the event placed under the patronage of the Paramount Fon of Nkwen, His Royal Highness Fon Azehfor III. The event brought together party militants, branch executives, and leaders of the Cameroon People's Democratic Movement's women's and youth wings, WCPDM and YCPDM, respectively. HRH Fon Azehfor III of Nkwen CPDM Mezam 1C Section Militants Addressing the gathering, Che Ndaka Nicolas underscored the importance of strong grassroots structures in sustaining the party's p...

By Martial Gnoukapasir  Mayor Ngwakongoh Lawrence of Bafut Council, facing the press Bafut Council has been ranked 15th out of 122 councils assessed nationwide, scoring 78 out of 100 points in the 2026 Performance Indicators (PI) assessment under the Local Governance and Resilient Communities Project (PROLOG). The results, made known in a letter dated October 20, 2026, by the PROLOG National Coordination, qualify the council for a total Second-Level Allocation of  CFA 282,464,840 under the Performance-Based Grant. The assessment recognises the council's performance in several areas of local governance, including investment budget execution, debt management, wage bill control, citizen participation, environmental and social management. According to the notification addressed to the Mayor of Bafut Council, the council's score exceeds the excellence threshold of 70 points, making it eligible for 100 per cent of its theoretical performance-based allocation. Mayor Ngwakongho address...