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By Wirngo Peter Tardzenyuy  The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has called for increased vigilance in Bamenda following exceptional rainfall that caused flooding in several parts of the city. In a press release dated August 17, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development expressed solidarity with families and residents affected by the flooding, which disrupted daily activities and caused damage to property and infrastructure. The Ministry says the government remains committed to improving drainage systems and strengthening the city’s resilience to flooding and other climate-related risks. It also pointed to the C2D Programme currently being implemented in Bamenda, which includes a major sanitation component as part of the urban infrastructure being developed. But the Ministry says government efforts alone cannot prevent flooding. Residents, businesses and other stakeholders have been urged to respect town-planning and building regulations and to avoid construction in fl...

The North West Regional Delegation of Public Health, with UNICEF, has kicked off World Breastfeeding Week 2026 with radio, TV and community outreach across the region.  News from ```Eagle Eye Africa```  www.eagleeyeafrica.blogspot.com Contact: +237670040473 EAGLE EYE AFRICA (EEA) eagleeyeafrica.blogspot.com

By Wirngo Peter Tardzenyuy  The North West Regional Delegation of Public Health on Tuesday opened a week-long campaign to mark World Breastfeeding Week 2026, with officials urging mothers to start breastfeeding within the first hour of birth and to continue for up to two years. The campaign is being run with support from the Ministry of Public Health and UNICEF. It kicked off with a press briefing at the Delegation’s conference hall in Bamenda, where health officials met media representatives to lay out the week’s program of radio programs, TV shows and community sensitization. This year’s theme is “Breastfeeding: A Sustainable Life and Strengthening What Works.” Asongwe Ignatius Forsuh, Focal Point for Nutrition at the Regional Delegation, told journalists that the focus is on getting families and communities to support mothers.  “The ministry of public health and the regional delegation of public health northwest joined the rest of the world in the celebration of the world b...

By Wirngo Peter Tardzenyuy  It was a day of double celebration in Bamenda III on Friday as businessman Edison Fru Ndi received one of Nkwen’s highest traditional titles and at the same time handed over the new Mutan Market to the North West Regional Assembly. Dressed in traditional regalia, Mr. Fru Ndi knelt before His Royal Highness Fon Azehfor III of Nkwen at the Industrial Zone as the monarch placed the royal red feather on him. The title conferred was "Tantoh", which means Assistant to the Fondom. According to the Fon, the decision was reached after consultations with the Kwifon and the Fon of Mankon. He told the gathering that the honour was in recognition of Mr. Fru Ndi’s work in community development, youth empowerment and infrastructure across the North West Region. The Fon of Babungo was also present and offered blessings. The ceremony took place during the provisional reception of the Mutan Market, a 410 million FCFA project built by Dreamland Connect. The Executive...

Wirngo Peter Tardzenyuy   *Bamenda, Northwest Region | July 31, 2026 Conflict-affected young women in the Northwest Region have committed to taking a leading role in peacebuilding and community recovery following a regional consultation held in Bamenda on July 30, 2026. The one-day event was organized by Bright Light Projects, BLP, in partnership with the Bamenda I Women’s Empowerment and Family Center, WEFC. It was held under the theme "Young Women Leading Peace, Recovery and Community Resilience" and drew participants from across civil society, government, traditional and religious institutions. The consultation brought together young women survivors, youth leaders, council officials, UN Women agencies, educators, media practitioners and community stakeholders to share experiences and develop practical recommendations for peace in the region. The programme covered women’s leadership and advocacy, the impact of conflict on young women, healing through storytelling, and commu...