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Report by Wirngo Peter Tardzenyuy  Thirty-one non-commissioned officers and rank-and-file soldiers were promoted to higher ranks in a ceremony at the 5th Joint Military Region. The promotions, announced by Defence Minister Joseph Beti Assomo on March 19, 2026, recognize the dedication and service of personnel from the Army, National Gendarmerie, Air Force, and Navy. The promoted soldiers include 17 from the Army, 9 from the National Gendarmerie, 4 from the Air Force, and 1 from the Navy. The highest rank awarded was Senior Warrant Officer, with others promoted to Sergeant and Sergeant-in-Chief. Brigadier General Robert Sadjo Wassouni, Commander of the 51st Motorised Infantry Brigade, presided over the ceremony, urging the newly promoted officers to remain committed to their mission of safeguarding the nation. For the recipients, the moment was emotional. One gendarme described the promotion as "a feeling of satisfaction, joy and contentment", while another said it was a t...

By Wirngo Peter Tardzenyuy  The Bamenda III Council has held its Administrative Account Session this Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the Council Hall, bringing together key administrative authorities, councillors, and security officials to assess the execution of the 2025 budget and outline priorities for the year ahead. Chaired in the presence of the Divisional Officer for Bamenda III Subdivision, Sakah Ayuni Austin, the Mayor of Bamenda III Council, Fongu Cletus Tanwe, alongside representatives of regional services, including labour and social security, as well as defence and security forces. Deliberations during the session focused on the examination and adoption of the 2025 administrative account, which stood at over 905 million CFA francs. According to Mayor Fongu Cletus Tanwe, the council recorded significant progress, with close to 90 percent of planned projects effectively executed, many reaching full completion. He highlighted key achievements including the extension of electr...

By Wirngo Peter Tardzenyuy The North West Regional Delegation of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (MINHDU) has held its first quarter Regional Coordination Meeting for 2026 in Bamenda, bringing together administrative authorities, municipal officials, and development partners to evaluate ongoing projects and reinforce strategies for improved urban development and sanitation. The session took place at the conference hall of the Regional Delegation of Public Works and was chaired by Nzomo Zingui, Head of Division of Regional Development at the North West Governor’s Office, representing the Governor, H.E. Adolf Lele L’Afrique. Present at the meeting were the Regional Delegate of MINHDU, Njosi John Paul, the Senior Divisional Officer for Bui, divisional delegates, mayors from Kumbo, Jakiri, Oku and Nkor councils, as well as contractors, technical services, and partners involved in urban development across the region. In his address, Nzomo Zingui underscored the importance of t...

By Wirngo Peter Tardzenyuy Cameroon People's Democratic Movement North West Region  CPDM Marks 41st Anniversary at Historic Bamenda Congress Hall The Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) has commemorated its 41st anniversary with a symbolic and high-spirited celebration at the Bamenda Congress Hall widely regarded as the birthplace of the party following its transformation from the CNU. The event, held in Bamenda, brought together militants from various sections across the North West Region, alongside key figures in the party hierarchy. It was a moment of reflection, renewal and reaffirmation of support for the National President, Paul Biya, who has often described Bamenda as his “second home.” Clad in party colours and animated by songs and chants, supporters filled the historic hall, recalling the political milestone that saw the Cameroon National Union (CNU) evolve into the CPDM a party that has since dominated the country’s political landscape, particularly since the...

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...