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Cameroon’s Minister of Public Works, Emmanuel Nganou Djoumessi, has carried out an inspection visit to ongoing road construction works in Bamenda, where the urban crossing segment of National Road No. 6 is now estimated at over 43 percent completion. The visit, which brought together administrative authorities, technical experts, and project stakeholders, focused on assessing progress and aligning efforts ahead of critical deadlines. The Governor of the North West Region was represented at the outing, alongside municipal authorities and the project team. Speaking during the visit, the Minister said the works are progressing satisfactorily, but stressed the urgency of accelerating key sections of the project. He noted that government has placed particular emphasis on completing priority stretches of the road in view of an upcoming Papal visit, which will require smooth accessibility within the city. The North West Regional Delegate of Public Works, Nfor Cyprain, echoed this concern, sta...

With anticipation building for the arrival of Pope Leo XIV , authorities in Bamenda have stepped up sanitation and infrastructure works at the Bamenda Airport , a key venue for the historic visit. On Tuesday, March 17, the Bamenda City Council deployed its clean-up team to the airport in a coordinated effort led by the Director of Urban Development, Tigooh Bertrand Tigooh , alongside the council’s Public Relations Officer, Ngekwih Jeannette , and the head of the sanitation team, Ndifon Peterson . The exercise forms part of broader preparations already underway at the site, including ongoing roadworks and the construction of infrastructure to accommodate clergy, officials and thousands of worshippers expected for the papal Mass. Speaking on site, Tigooh Bertrand Tigooh said the council is prioritizing hygiene and accessibility as the countdown to the visit narrows. “We are continuing with preparations for the coming of the Pope, ensuring that sanitation is in order. We are makin...

The Bamenda City Council has begun dismantling illegal and obstructive structures along the city’s busy commercial avenue, in a clean-up exercise aimed at restoring order and sanitation ahead of the anticipated visit of Pope Leo XIV to the North West regional capital. The operation started on Monday, March 16, despite the weekly ghost town that left much of the Bamenda city centre unusually quiet. The exercise targets the stretch of road from City Chemist to the T-Junction, where makeshift market stalls, roadside structures and other items encroaching on the road space and gutters are being removed. Leading the operation was the Mayor of the Bamenda City Council, Achobong Tembeng Paul, accompanied by the council’s technical team and members of the Bamenda Army Rescue Unit. More than 600 volunteers joined the effort, sweeping the streets, clearing the green lanes and removing waste and debris from the drainage channels. According to Mayor Achobong Tembeng Paul, the initiative is part of...

Women from across Ngoketunjia Division gathered at the Ndop Municipal Grandstand to celebrate the 41st edition of International Women’s Day in an atmosphere marked by unity, cultural pride and renewed calls for greater participation in public life. The celebration, which drew a large crowd of women from different communities in the division, featured colourful march pasts and cultural displays reflecting the determination of women to advance their rights and contribute to community development. The event was organized under the global theme “Rights, Justice and Action for All Women and Girls.” Addressing the gathering, the Member of Parliament for Ngoketunjia North, Hon. Njingum Musa , urged women to take a more active role in shaping the political future of their communities by registering on the electoral roll ahead of upcoming municipal and parliamentary elections. He emphasized that political participation remains a crucial tool for women seeking to defend their rights and infl...

Report: Wirngo Peter Tardzenyuy  The 41st edition of International Women’s Day was celebrated in Bamenda without major incident, as hundreds of women from different sectors gathered at the Commercial Avenue Grand Stand for the official ceremony. Despite reports of a possible ghost town in parts of the city, women representing public administration, local councils, political parties, civil society groups and other professional sectors mobilized massively to mark the global event under the theme “Rights, Justice and Action for All Women and Girls.” The ceremony was chaired by the Governor of the North West Region, Adolf Lele L’Afrique, who commended women for their strong turnout and their role in promoting peace and development in the region. Speaking during the event, the Governor congratulated the organizing committee and the women who travelled from different communities across Bamenda to participate in the celebration. Governor Lele L’Afrique also urged women to remain ambassado...