Far North: Thousand students without teachers
General News of Thursday, 6 October 2016Source: alafnet.comFar North: Thousand students without teachersCameroon’s government says at least 500 teachers in the north have not reported for dutyThe Nigeria-based terrorist group Boko Haram has targeted schools since its insurgency began in 2009. He told VOA the commanders have been working in collaboration with the administration and education officials to prevent any attacks. He says they are asking the population, including parents, teachers and students, to report suspicious people and share information to keep everyone safe. Officials now say the teacher shortage in the north has put the education of an additional 100,000 students in jeopardy. Boko Haram is blamed for about 20,000 deaths since beginning its insurgency in northern Nigeria in 2009.
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October 06, 2016 08:52 UTC
Gov't targets 450,000 tons of palm oil by 2020
Business News of Thursday, 6 October 2016Source: Business in CameroonGov't targets 450,000 tons of palm oil by 2020Cameroon wants to reproduce the Malaysian experience, to reach 450,000 tons of palm oil by 2020In order to fulfil the ambition of the Cameroonian government to reach a local production level of 450,000 tons in palm oil by 2020, a mission gathering senior officers from the Ministry of Agriculture and the Cameroon Development Corporation (CDC), a public agro-industrial unit operating oil palm groves in the South-West region, recently visited Malaysia, we learned from official sources. According to our information, the Cameroonian delegation went to get inspiration from this country’s experience in terms of palm oil production, where annual farm yields peak often peak at 22 million tons, against barely 300,000 tons for Cameroon. As a reminder, despite the existence of large industrial units which operate with oil palms (60,000 hectares in total for 60% of the production of palm oil) in the country, and several private plantations (10,000 hectares representing 40% of the local production of palm oil) with traditional oil factories, Cameroon is only able to produce between 235,000 and 270,000 tons of palm oil per year. The national demand officially stands at approximately 385,000 tons. Which corresponds to a production deficit of over 100,000 tons every year.
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October 06, 2016 08:51 UTC
Amical: le résumé vidéo de OM - Cameroun
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October 06, 2016 08:51 UTC
Blood donation: Doctors lead by example
Health News of Thursday, 6 October 2016Source: crtv.cmBlood donation: Doctors lead by exampleBlood banksThe four-day campaign which was launched this 5th October 2016 is brainchild of the Cameroon Association of Medical Doctors in Cameroon, MEDICAMER. According to the Secretary General of the association, the doctors are out to show the example. The Director General of the Yaounde Central Hospital, Prof Pierre Joseph Fouda explained that the doctors are sending out a message, as live savers. This campaign comes in at a time when statistics indicate that Cameroon needs more than 140,000 packets of blood every year. Though the campaign ends in Yaounde on 8th October 2016, it is expected to spread to other towns of the country in the days ahead.
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October 06, 2016 08:51 UTC
Fighting corruption: CONAC and BCAC renew partnership
General News of Thursday, 6 October 2016Source: crtv.cmFighting corruption: CONAC and BCAC renew partnershipCONAC LogoThe Chairman of Cameroon’s anti-corruption body, CONAC, Dieudonne Massi Gams has hailed the work of the Business Coalition against Corruption (BCAC) in Cameroon. The CONAC Chairman made this remark during a business cocktail at the residence of the British High Commissioner in Yaounde this 4th October 2016. Dieudonne Massi Gams also praised the BCAC for training over 400 Good Governance Managers in Cameroon. Reinforcing the respect of ethics in SMEs is necessary considering that the ills of corruption are most destructive to the African economy. During the cocktail party, members of the BCAC highlighted the importance of developing a culture of integrity and good governance in Cameroon’s business sector.
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October 06, 2016 08:51 UTC
Chinese fishermen in tug of war with South West fishermen
General News of Wednesday, 5 October 2016Source: cameroon-info.netChinese fishermen in tug of war with South West fishermenFishermen in Kribi PortOctober edition of Green Vision Newspaper indicates that at certain point, the industrial Chinese fishermen had even clashed with local counterparts in which the latter had their equipment destroyed. Another fisherman, Mola Cyprian says he is unable to meet up with his household demands because of the over exploitation by the Chinese fishermen. Fish is now sold at exorbitant prices, twice the prices used to be sold in the past. He went further to say his ministry works in collaboration with the defense forces to monitor activities of fishermen both industrial and artisanal. The regional delegate also revealed that several fishing vessels which have gone beyond the three nautical miles or petroleum areas have been impounded where defaulters pay up to 500,000 FCFA.
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October 05, 2016 21:48 UTC
Cameroon hospitals ready to treat emergencies - Fru Ndi
General News of Wednesday, 5 October 2016Source: cameroon-info.netCameroon hospitals ready to treat emergencies - Fru NdiJohn Fru NdiIn an exclusive interview granted To the Rambler Newspaper in its October 3 edition, the SDF Chairman said “I want to tell Cameroonians that good medical institutions still exist in Cameroon that can deliver.I did not apply for any money to be excavated by anybody. The quality of medical work done by Mission Hospitals can be compared to what happens in Europe. I trust the doctors.”Mr. Fru Ndi who was reacting barely few days after he was discharged from the Shisong Hospital in BUI Division, North West Region, said he felt proud to have received prompt medical attention from local but experienced doctors. He said “I am proud that what people pay flights to Europe to do for 15Million FCFA, I have done for 1million FCFA. I often do regular checkups at Mbingo Baptist Hospital, Presbyterian Eye Department and others and I am satisfied.”Asked on what had taken him to the hospital, NI John Fru Ndi said, “I was sick; my doctor said I was sick and needed medical attention.
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October 05, 2016 21:48 UTC
‘This Is Africa TIA’ movie premier in October 7th
Movies of Wednesday, 5 October 2016Source: kinnakasblog.com‘This Is Africa TIA’ movie premier in October 7th"This Is Africa TIA" movie coverCameroonian music /movie star, Nabil Fongod aka Nabil4real has released the official cover of his much-anticipated short film, "This Is Africa TIA". The movie premieres during the 3rd edition of the ArtCity Short Film Festival 2016 in Buea. "#TIA is all about giving the right perception of Africa based on our lifestyle, culture and our talents,” Nabil says. The cover sees Africa as a maze, with six different stories coming into one and there's no way out! #Thisisafricatia movie premiers October 7th at the Buea Shopping Mall, Mile 16.
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October 05, 2016 18:58 UTC
Check out throwback photos of Blanche Bailly
Entertainment of Wednesday, 5 October 2016Source: kinnakasblog.comCheck out throwback photos of Blanche BaillyBlanche Bailly,cameroonian artistIn a series of posts on Snapchat, Cameroonian singer Blanche Bailly treated her fans to very old pictures of herself. The "Kam We Stay" singer has definitely cleaned up nicely over the years! Click on photos to see more!!
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October 05, 2016 18:07 UTC
Marseille - Cameroun: Bedimo joue pour L’OM
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October 05, 2016 13:39 UTC
Les Lions de l’atlas U-23 se sont entraînés à Limbé
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October 05, 2016 11:13 UTC
Camair Co: the State will not continue to inject funds - Chairman
Business News of Wednesday, 5 October 2016Source: Business in CameroonCamair Co: the State will not continue to inject funds - ChairmanCamair-Co Boeing 737-700On 30 September 2016, Camair Co, the Cameroonian public airline, currently on the brink of bankruptcy, held its 2nd extraordinary board meeting within two weeks. “The owner of the company would want in the very short term, Camair Co to be able to generate the income to finance its activity. The State cannot continually disburse substantial subsidies to support a company which has enough means. The State will not continue to inject money all the time without knowing exactly what is it used for”, specified Mefiro Oumarou, the new Chairman of Camair Co at the end of the 30 September 2016 meeting in Douala. Indeed, since the start of its activities in 2011, the Cameroonian public airline has been surviving thanks to a continuous financial support from the State.
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October 05, 2016 09:53 UTC
VIDEO: Is this 13-year-old superstar, the next Lionel Messi?
Sports World News of Wednesday, 5 October 2016Source: nbcsports.comVIDEO: Is this 13-year-old superstar, the next Lionel Messi? Celtic’s U20 star, Karamoko DembeleYeah, this kid is ridiculously good. Karamoko Dembele, just 13 years of age, made his debut for Celtic’s U20 side on Monday and huge things are expected of the youngster. Many are saying he’s the “next Lionel Messi” and although we’ve heard that many times before (Bojan Krkic etc.) Karamoko is still a young boy and has a lot of growing to do, both physically and mentally.
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October 05, 2016 09:53 UTC
Cameroon asylum row man 'told to prove he is gay'
General News of Wednesday, 5 October 2016Source: BBCCameroon asylum row man 'told to prove he is gay'Valerie Ediage arrived in the UK from Cameroon six years agoA charity volunteer claims he faces deportation because he has not done enough to prove he is gay. Valerie Ediage arrived in the UK six years ago and said his life would be at risk if he returned to Cameroon. The Home Office has declined to comment specifically on his case but said asylum applicants need to show they face persecution, inhumane or degrading treatment to qualify for protection. "I go to Gay Pride... gay pubs - you can't in Cameroon. He is awaiting the outcome of his latest asylum application but said he already supplied evidence including intimate photographs with his partner and support letters from gay friends.
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October 05, 2016 09:53 UTC
Philippine Duterte tells Obama to 'go to hell'
xxxxxxxxxxx of Wednesday, 5 October 2016Source: BBCPhilippine Duterte tells Obama to 'go to hell'US President Barack Obama can "go to hell" over his criticism of the Philippines brutal war against drugs, President Rodrigo Duterte says. The European Union - another critic - "better choose purgatory, hell is filled up", Mr Duterte said. "Instead of helping us, the first to criticise is this state department, so you can go to hell, Mr Obama, you can go to hell." Mr Duterte also revealed that the US had refused to sell weapons to Manila, but added that he would be able to buy them elsewhere. "And as for China, they said, 'Just come over and sign and everything will be delivered'," President Duterte said.
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October 05, 2016 09:53 UTC