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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...

By Martial Gnoukapasir Anderson Akondi, President of the CPDM Awing I Subsection Alombah Anderson Akondi, President of the CPDM Awing I Subsection Atuala, has urged young militants to prepare for future leadership through education, discipline, responsible communication and collaboration with experienced party officials. He was speaking during the Mezam II YCPDM Section Conference, held in Santa on Saturday, October 24, 2026, under the theme, “ Youths as Flag Bearers and Guarantors of the Present and Future of the CPDM Party.” Addressing participants, Akondi emphasised that young militants have an important responsibility to represent the party wherever they find themselves, insisting that their conduct should reflect its values and principles. He explained that the strength and continuity of the party depend not only on its established structures and leadership but also on the ability of young people to contribute meaningfully to its present activities while preparing for future resp...

By Martial Gnoukapasir  Mezam II Santa YCPDM Section President, IRIS Zoum Tandong Elites, political leaders and traditional authorities in Santa have praised Iris Zoum Tandong, President of the Mezam II (Santa) Section of the Cameroon People's Democratic Movement (CPDM) Youth Wing, for his massive mobilisation of young people in support of peace, development and the party. The commendations came on Saturday, October 24, 2026, during the Mezam II Santa YCPDM Section Conference, which brought together party officials, traditional authorities, elites and youths to celebrate their political engagement and discuss preparations for upcoming national political events. Speakers at the conference commended Tandong for bringing young people together and encouraging their participation in peacebuilding and community development. They urged him to sustain the momentum, particularly as the country approaches the 44th anniversary of President Paul Biya's accession to power on November 6 and ...

By Martial Gnoukapasir  Auguste Essomba addressing Santa Youths during conference The National President of the Cameroon People's Democratic Movement (CPDM) Youth Wing, Auguste Essomba, has commended youths of Santa for their sustained mobilisation in support of President Paul Biya and the ruling party, urging them to maintain the momentum as the country prepares for the upcoming municipal and parliamentary elections. Essomba made the remarks on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Santa, during the Mezam II (Santa) YCPDM Section Conference, which brought together party militants, youth leaders and other stakeholders to discuss party activities and the role of young people in strengthening the CPDM's political presence in the area. The conference was also marked by donations of medical equipment, food items and educational materials to support the youths, reflecting efforts to promote their welfare and encourage greater participation in party activities. Auguste Essomba seats side-by...