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Role of digital technology in promoting youth entrepreneurship in Cameroon discussed at Camtel's Youth Camp

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By Martial Gnoukapasi The train of CAMTEL’s 25 th anniversary celebrations today made a stop at the doorsteps of the youth. The incumbent telecommunications operator brought together youths on Tuesday, January 27, 2024 at the Mont Febe Hotel in Yaounde for the “ CAMTEL Youth Day” under the theme “Youths at the forefront of digital transformation”. The event which brought together young startupers, tech engineers, entrepreneurs and other key players in the digital sector sought to look at the role of the youth in accelerating digital transformation in Cameroon within the context of the National Development Strategy, SND30. Among key issues discussed was the role of digital technology in the promotion of youth entrepreneurship in Cameroon. Opening the discussions, CAMTEL’s General Manager, Judith Yah Sunday epse Achidi underlined the importance and contributions of youths in building a strong digital economy. She reassured the youths of CAMTEL’s resoluteness in supporting their crea

SOGOC, Media partners renew commitment to ensure safe abortion for deserving women

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Edited for MNews by Martial Gnoukapasi   SOGOC officials The Society of Gynecologists and Obstetricians of Cameroon, SOGOC, and its media partners, during a webinar on February 6, discussed the Livingstone Abortion Charter. Media partners reiterated their commitment to accompany SOGOC in their drive to ensure safe abortion for deserving women. They brainstormed and developed story ideas for articles in line with the charter, especially about safe abortion care. Here is what you need to know about the Livingstone Safe Abortion Care Charter: The Livingstone Safe Abortion Care Charter, enacted on January 18, 2023, is a document that aims to protect and advocate for women’s reproductive rights to safe abortion services. Cameroon: SOGOC is a signatory to this charter, as are signed societies from Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zambia. The seven key points about the charter are: Strengthen access to safe abortion care thro