Land, a daily explosion in Cameroon, requires legal reforms
By Leocadia Bongben Stakeholders have agreed that land is no longer a time bomb in Cameroon but a daily explosion requiring reforms. This was during a press conference organized by…
International Safe Abortion Day: Young people add their voices to the advocacy
By Leocadia Bongben Jennifer Akoh, MoonGirl (stage name), through the spoken word, creatively, and in a melodic voice, articulated the need for safe abortion for those eligible women whose health…
Environmental crimes: journalists armed with investigative tools, techniques to unmask offenders
By Leocadia Bongben Widespread deforestation, illicit logging, wood trafficking, harvesting of protected species, and unregulated mining are examples of environmental crimes in the Congo Basin that are frequently carried out…
Illegal fishing in Cameroon: EJF calls for adoptation of new fisheries law implementing decree to ameliorate governance
“I’m tired. I’ve stopped fishing. I don’t do anything to do with it anymore because it only brings me losses,” Ladi Ben, a fisherman in Yoyo, tells EJF how the…
WWF applauds African leaders for putting nature and adaptation central to Africa’s climate strategy
WWF applauds African leaders for putting nature and adaptation at the heart of Africa’s climate strategy at the close of the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.…
Dr. Michelle White Appointed Mercy Ships New Chief Executive Officer
By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo Mercy Ships, the international non-profit that operates the world’s largest fleet of civilian hospital ships, has appointed Dr. Michelle White as its new Chief Executive Officer.…
Boumba Bek, Nki: Eco-guards commit to respect human rights in handling wildlife crimes, poaching
By Leocadia Bongben Eco-guards from the Boumba Bek and Nki National Parks in Southeast Cameroon can now handle cases of wildlife crimes and fight against poaching while upholding respect for…