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Press Release                                                                                    04/03/18

After launching online and offline nominations for a unique candidate for an Anglophone for Presidency 2018 on March 2016, and after the names of eight shortlisted candidates were published in June 2016, followed by a shortlist of four last January 22, 2018, by campaigners for an Anglophone for Presidency 2018, led by Cameroon Journalists for Justice solutions and the Rule of Law, CJ4J, we

A New International Bestseller

Fulai Bain

whom fate had taken away everything except a reliable sense of humour grew from humble beginnings to develop certain character traits that quickly transformed into

A Crime.

That crime was simply his deep capacity for independent thought and analysis.

A gripping new book titled Bamenda: Source of Inspiration for Modern Cameroon has just seen the light of day. The book which captures both in time and in space the role the Bamenda man has been playing in the edification of Cameroon from pre-independence through independence till now seeks to dispel unfounded myths about Bamenda as well as uninformed opinion which holds that Bamenda people in their majority are secessionists and non-conformists.

Gwain Colbert, blogger and freelance journalist, Bamenda-Cameroon

The 2nd term for the 2016/2017 academic year in the North West and South West Regions of Cameroon has failed to take off despite assurances from the Cameroon government that all security measures have been put in place to see to it that schools reopen this Monday January 9, 2017.

Gwain Colbert, Staff Writer, The Colbert Factor

Babadjou is a vibrant border town to Bamenda, chief town of the English speaking North West Region of Cameroon. It is the economic hub of Bamboutous Division, West Region of the French speaking La Republique du Cameroun. Far from being an en route stop-over in the light of Makenene and Kekem where passengers stop to refresh, Babadjou is noted for its high alert security check-point with a mix of gun-toting police and gendarme officers.

Gwain Colbert, thecolbertfactor

Claim: ‘….as at October 2016, 320 000 new jobs were recorded, representing an increase of nearly 20% compared with the previous financial year’; President Paul Biya, being an excerpt of his 2016 state-of-the-nation’s address last December 31, 2016

Accuracy of claim: Pants on Fire-The statement is not correct and makes a ridiculous claim

In his address to the nation last December 31, 2016, Cameroon’s Head of State, Paul Biya had this to say: ‘The main objective

‘All voices that spoke have been heard. They have in many cases, raised substantive issues that cannot be overlooked’. This affirmative action declaration from President Paul Biya during his state-of-the-nation’s address cannot be overlooked by campaigners for an Anglophone for President in 2018.

The lawyers and teachers strike that has been rocking Cameroon right to its very foundations for the past two months and counting…has demonstrated in triumphant detail that the policies articulated by the two successive francophone-led regimes of Ahidjo and Paul Biya have failed.

1]-Poetic Justice: A vote for an Anglophone for CPDM Party Chairmanship in the upcoming elective congress would be an act of poetic justice on the part of francophone CPDM militants who have since the formation of the Cpdm party in 1985 and the CNU in the 60s, benefitted from unflinching support from Anglophone party supporters in all major party electoral consultations.

After ‘A People’s Call for an Anglophone for Presidency 2018’; after articulating  the 10 good reasons why our majority francophone brethren would vote for an Anglophone candidate;  after putting paid to rest claims that a minority cannot influence a majority by assembling jurisprudential evidence that historically, minorities have successfully influenced majorities and even in more complicating situations than ours; today, we begin critical and profound reflection on how to transform the wishes

Gwain Colbert, Staff Writer, The Colbert Factor

Rated as the hottest traditional wedding of the year, going by the outpouring of the multitude as well as the presence of top administrative, political and traditional dignities of the region at the  event, Beri Cynthia of Donga Mantung was given into marriage to Jacques Olivier of Sawa extraction, and in the process transforming into concrete reality Cameroon’s national integration policy.

‘…I will remember that I do not treat a fever chart, a cancerous growth, but a sick human being, whose illness may affect the person’s family and economic stability…’

This Hippocratic Oath which affirms the obligations of medical doctors toward patients is today  simply a hypocritical oath as very few patients in Cameroon and especially in Bamenda would not want to respect doctors while they live or ‘remember with affection thereafter’ the hospitals they went to for treatment.

The 2016 edition of the international Women’s day is now history and the impression is that institutional seminars, conferences, debates and talk shows dominated activities  ahead of the day proper when  match pasts  by women was domineering

While we get away with another impression that it was all about talk…talk and talk, speeches and speeches that do not impact on the personal development of women, there was a more original approach to celebrate the event in far away, Akeh village, Boyo divi

The call for nominations is now open and the collective for an Anglophone for Presidency 2018 led by Cameroon Journalists4Justice and the Rule of law, CJ4J, are seeking across-the-board nominations for a suitably qualified candidate for an Anglophone for Presidency 2018.

Nominators Must be Cameroonians of voting age and whose names Must be on the voter roll.

-Considering the decisive role Anglophones have played since independence for the unity and stability of Cameroon;

-Cognizant of the fact that Cameroon’s reunification was largely articulated by Southern Cameroons leaders backed by its teaming youth both at home and in the Diaspora;

-Given the fact that since Southern Cameroons independence by joining La Republique and after the plebiscite, no Anglophone has been President of the United Cameroon;

-Considering the fact that two francophone Pre

Gwain Colbert, staff writer, The Colbert Factor

Dr.Chris Formunyuh is a household name in Cameroon, Africa and the World. As African Director in the U.S based National Democratic Institute, NDI, he has been adviser to most African Presidents, including Paul Biya, on matters of elections, governance and transparency.

Gwain Colbert back from Njinikom

The agro-pastoral show for Njinikom local government area that was staged December 17, 2015, was a venue par excellence for farmers in the municipality to demonstrate in triumphant detail the fruits of their labour.

-For imprisoning Marafa and Forjindam unjustly

-Regret his regime has made entrance into ENAM the preserve of the rich

-Say he has brought hardship and conflict to Cameroon

-Think his handsomeness should enable him handsomely step down 33 years after

He is 82 counting…, and November 6, 2015 marks 33 years of his reign as Cameroon’s President.

The Eyes of the fashion world turns to the capital of the North West this December 15-20, 2015, when the Bamenda traditional attire Fashion Week opens.

Established traditional designers and young hopefuls will rub shoulders with buyers, celebrities and reporters’ cameras as new collections in the traditional regalia or ‘contri clothes’ industry are unleashed to the snap of photographers’ flashes.

The man who is credited for being the silent locomotive behind the success of the Yong Educational Establishments and especially Progressive Comprehensive High School Mankon, and who today doubles as mayor of Njinikom local government area, Chah Bam Terence has been speaking of the need for Njinikom people to join hands with the Council to make sure every Njinikom child acquires a certain level of education capable of making him or her self- reliant in future, for,  Njinikom is one Sub Division

Bamenda: July 25, 2015: Active forces from Fundong Sub Division in Boyo condemn in very strong terms the recent wave of senseless suicide bombings ny Boko Haram elements in the Far North of Cameroon and express deep concern over the pain inflicted on innocent citizens for no fault of theirs.

He was publicly recognized during the last Council session by a collective called the Watchdog Media Group on account of his achievements at the helm of the Njinikom municipality in so short a time

Gwain Colbert, Staff writer, The Colbert Factor

Presenting the award, the Watchdog media awards committee represented by Dotta Ezekiel of The Watchdog Newspaper and Peterkins Manyong of The Independent Observer said the Mayor was identified and rewarded not because of any extra-ordinary thing he has

MEDIA STATEMENT

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21 May 2015 – From Mexico to Mongolia, thousands of citizens around the world gathered on Saturday 16, 2015 to exercise their fundamental rights to speak out, organize and take action on a wide-range of social issues.

More than 100 events in 50 countries saw a combined total of over 20 000 citizens engaged as part of the `Global Day of Citizen Action’.

Gwain Colbert, Staff Writer, The Colbert Factor

Awoh Ndang Denis, senior civil engineer and current Regional Delegate for the North West Region has been hailed by the people of the South West Region for the selfless services he offered while Regional Delegate in the South West Region.

GHS Aduk:Supply of Solar Light Brings Marked Improvement in Results, Elite Commended by Government

Gwain Colbert, staff writer, The Colbert Factor

As the penultimate term for the 2014/2015 academic year ends, the administration of Government High School, GHS Aduk, have been speaking of a general improvement in the results of students this term thanks to the fact that an elite of that village decided to supply solar energy to the school and its environs at the beginning of the term.

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The Irena Toilet Project appears to be proof positive that ‘if the woman is not the future of man, then she is the man of the future’, as one time female French Prime Minister once said.

Story by Gwain Colbert, professional blogger

North West Governor and official spokesperson for the central government in the region, Adolph Lele Lafrique has been speaking of the positive contribution of women and girls in making Cameroon an emergent nation by 2035.

Baba I: Celebrates Cultural Heritage in Grandstyle

The peculiarity of the Baba I event was the discovery by many guests that a French citizen was member of the Baba I secret society and could enter and perform traditional rites in places an average Baba I man could not enter.

The Social Democratic Front, SDF’s Secretary General, Elizabeth Tamanjong has tabled her resignation from the post of Secretary General of the party.

In a page’s resignation letter addressed to the party’s chieftain, Ni Jihn Fru Ndi, a copy of which this reporter procured dated February 11, 2015, captioned ‘RESIGNATION FROM MY OFFICE OF SECRETARY GENERAL’ Elizabeth Tamanjong noted that she became an SDF militant since 1991.

When some few weeks ago unconfirmed reports hit newspaper headlines that authorities of the University of Bamenda had released plans to share out schools and faculties to all the seven Divisions of the North West and embarrassingly, Boyo was the only Division that did not have its own share, many Boyo sons and daughters wondered aloud why Boyo is always left out each time the national cake is being shared.

Little did they know that God had a better plan for them.

Media men and women in the North West Region have been reassured of their role in assisting the HIV Free NW and SW project of the Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services (CBCHS) meet the project target of ANC uptake and male participation in the Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV.

Name of Activity /Programme: Providing Hands-On Training on ICTs to students across Schools in Nkwen-Northwest Region of Cameroon

Date started: February 2013

Date Completed: April 2013

General Overview

A Common Future works to transform lives and bridge common frontiers by proposing alternatives communication strategies to Cameroonians for the fulfillment of their desired objectives.

North West Transport Officials Wage War on Unruly Drivers

Change seemed to have come to the transport family in the North West with the arrival of the new Regional Delegate for Transport, Mr. Mbehou Yaya. The no-nonsense North West Transport boss has launched an all-out war against unruly road users in the region who have over the years benefited from the culture of impunity that since elected residence across the board.

The challenge of being missionary in a war-torn Country like Central African Republic

The Tertiary Sisters of St. Francis, have celebrated more than a decade of presence in the CAR. They have two communities and a total of 7 Sisters, precisely in Bouar and Berberati.

Life has been so restless and insecure for them since the advent of the current crisis in the CAR. In Berberati for instance, where the sisters serve in the Bishop’s house with Mgr.

Women’s Day Icon:

Comfort Mussa: The Young, Upscale, Emerging Man of the Future

It was Louis LeBlanc who said: ‘I do not know whether the woman constitutes the future of man, but she is the man of the future’. Louis LEBLANC might not have just been talking about women in European society but also African and Cameroonian women like Comfort MUSA, a rising Cameroonian media personality. In her late 20s, Comfort Mussa is not just the future of man but more importantly, the man of the future.

Breaking News: Mamfe Gets Major Seminary

The Ecclesiastical Province of Bamenda has decided to create another major seminary for the church in Cameroon. The Major Seminary which was created last February 26th   by the Bishops that make up the Archdiocese of Bamenda at the end of their Ecclesiastical conference in Bamenda  was a recall that the lone Major Seminary in Bambui was overflowing and issues of limited space have forced them to create another major seminary in the new diocese of Mamfe.

Exclusive:Titus Edzoa’s first Official Declarations after His Release

In an exclusive interview to the British Broadcasting House, BBC Afrique, the former Secretary General at the Presidency and President Paul Biya’s long time private physician who has been incarcerated for the past 17 years in a Yaoundé maximum prison has been speaking of his prison conditions declaring that ‘everything that has a beginning has an end’.

Fact-Checking the President

The president’s speech from the foot of Mount Cameroon focused on what he called “un devoir de mémoire” and “une obligation de vérité” – the need to honor the past (our history) and uphold (facts) the truth. On the obligation to speak truth to power I thought it would be great to fact-check the president to ensure we are disseminating the whole truth… and nothing but the truth.

THECOLBERTFACTOR: Colbertleaks:To Counter any Protest/demonstration …: To Counter Disruption of Reunification Celebrations: Security Operatives Stepped-up Phone Hacking and Internet Surveillance Activitie…

Titus Edzoa, Other Biya Close-aides Receives Presidential Pardon

Yaoundé- Former high-ranking government officials currently in jail for a variety of financial crimes would benefit from Yesterday’s Presidential Pardon signed by Paul Biya in Buea as part of activities marking the 50th anniversary of Reunification.

At President Biya’s 81st Birthday:

Cameroonian Youths Mark His 31 Scripts

Cameroonian Youths Mark His 31 Scripts

Many people would be admirably surprised that children under 15, for the most part, could have exciting ideas about Paul Biya and the nation, Cameroon.

‘I Raised Money From Fried Potatoes To Become Movie Producer’-Fai Loveline

As Cameroon braces up for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of reunification and as youths across the nation mobilize for this year’s national Youth Day, Cameroon’s successful female movie producer cum actress, Fai Loveline Mfikelah, who now rubs shoulders with Nigerian film producers, directors and actors/actresses, has traced her tortuous path to success as a motion picture baobab in Cameroon.

Yaoundé-Cameroon — The decision by the government in Yaoundé to introduce tax breaks in 2014 budget has been welcomed by the business community across the board, but some say that more needs to be done to make life easier for millions of Cameroonians who toil and sweat each day only to see their businesses shot down by heavy taxes.

Homily for the Funeral Bobe Francis Yong at the National Polytechnic Institute, Bambui on Saturday 1st February 2014.

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Today we gather here to bid farewell and to commend definitively the soul of our beloved brother, Bobe Francis Yong to the Lord, to God’s never failing mercy. Death comes to each one of us. For Pa Francis Yong it was really unexpected, it actually came at the wrong time as some people would see it with our human eyes.

Double Posthumous Honours For Late Pa Yong Francis, 68

The first  by Cameroon’s Head of State raising him to the rank of the prestigious ‘Cameroon Order of Merit’ and the other, by the paramount Fon of Kom according him the highest title of the land being the ‘Kom Icon of all Generations’ today in Bamenda and Anyajua-Kom

Droves of mourners and sympathizers converged on the main campus of the National Polytechnic Bamenda and KCHS Anyajua today February 01, 2014, to pay homage to the fallen hero