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Final Preparations Intensify at Bamenda Airport Ahead of Papal Visit

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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...
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Bamenda City Council Clears Commercial Avenue Ahead of Papal Visit

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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...
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Women in Ngoketunjia Mark International Women’s Day with Call for Political Participation

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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...
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Women Turn Out in Numbers for International Women’s Day Celebration in Bamenda

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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...
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Women in Uniform Celebrate Strength and Solidarity Ahead of International Women’s Day in Bamenda

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Report : Wirngo Peter Tardzenyuy  Women serving in the defense and security forces in the North West Region have begun activities marking the 2026 edition of International Women’s Day with a vibrant gathering that highlighted unity, resilience and cultural pride. The event, organized by the North West Legion of the Gendarmerie, brought together women of the gendarmerie, police officers, teachers and other civilian women in Bamenda for a day of reflection, sports and cultural celebration ahead of March 8. Activities began with a thanksgiving Mass held in the morning, where participants prayed for peace in the North West Region and for the safety of women serving the nation in uniform. The spiritual moment also sought divine guidance for the celebrations of International Women’s Day and the continued stability of Cameroon. After the Mass, the atmosphere quickly shifted to celebration as participants engaged in sports dance sessions, recreational games such as sack races, musical perf...
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North West Court of Appeal Opens Its Doors to Women Seeking Justice Ahead of International Women’s Day

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Report:  Wirngo Peter Tardzenyuy  In a move aimed at bridging the gap between legal rights and everyday realities, the North West Court of Appeal in Bamenda has organized an Open Door workshop bringing women face-to-face with judicial authorities ahead of the celebration of International Women’s Day. The initiative transformed the usually formal courtroom into a platform for dialogue where women, civil society actors and public officials discussed the legal challenges many women continue to face despite the protections provided by the Cameroon law. The workshop forms part of activities marking the 41st International Women’s Day under the theme “Rights, Justice and Action for All Women and Girls.” Judicial authorities used the occasion to emphasize that the effectiveness of laws protecting women depends largely on awareness, accessibility and proper enforcement. The event drew several high-level personalities including the representative of the Governor of the North West Region...
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