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Commission members at 3rd quarter evaluation session Stakeholders of the follow-up committee charged with ensuring the proper execution of public investment projects in Mezam Division of the North West region of Cameroon have been called upon to double their efforts towards realising the 97 projects allocated the division for the 2020 physical year. This was after it was realized during the 3rd quarter participatory follow-up committee meeting of Wednesday October 14th that, of the 97 projects awarded the division this year, just over 25 have been completely executed, close to 40 ongoing with over 30 projects not touched at all. This puts physical realisation at 45% as at October 14th with financial engagement at 6% as validated by the Mezam divisional delegate of the economy, planning and regional development Mawo Evelyn. Commission chairperson Nextus Fru flanked by DD MINEPAT Mawo Evelyn (right), Mezam SDO Rep(left) State Counsel Mezam (far right) The worrying statistics accompany by

By Martial Gnoukapasir Cross section of workshop participants Over 20 Journalists of the print, audiovisual and online news outlets practicing in the North West region of Cameroon have been reminded of the necessity to do their job professionally without fanning the flames of conflict during crisis. This was during a 3-day capacity building workshop in Bafoussam organised by Defyhatenow Cameroon - a fact-checking organisation mobilizing youths, grassroot organisations, Media and community leaders to support actions against online induced conflict within and outside conflict prone regions. Desmond Ngala - Defyhatenow Cameroon Country Director. Dubbed " Catalyzing Media For Peace and Justice In Cameroon", the country director of Defyhatenow Cameroon Desmond Ngala at the beginning of the workshop said the training was necessary to assist journalists respond positively to conflicts, paying attention to disregarded elements of fake news and Hate speech, which often go unchecked an