E-woman conference 2025: women elevating women
By Leocadia Bongben The E-woman Conference in Yaoundé was a moment of redefining womanhood and igniting change. It was a time for women to rediscover who they are and fulfill…
“The forest is vital for society”-Pupil
By Leocadia Bongben “The forest is where trees grow, animal habitat, and importance for the world,” is the take-home message for Penyongo Manie Myra, a class six pupil of Les…
Controversial Park creation: Greenpeace demands cancellation, government woos population
By Leocadia Bongben The Minister of Territorial Administration met with the population of Mayo Kani, telling them their approach to express dissatisfaction with the creation of the Ma Mbed Mbed…
SOGOC, media-safe abortion campaign on the rails
The Society of Gynecologists and Obstetricians of Cameroon, SOGOC (under its flagship project, Action for Comprehensive Abortion Care, ACAC), and its partners have rolled out a campaign ahead of the…
Diamond: Cameroon minimal producer; why member of the Kimberly Process?
By Leocadia Bongben Diamond production in Cameroon is pegged at 2,000 karats per year, according to the Kimberly Process Certification Scheme statistics for 2021. The country projects a production of…
Sexual violence in crisis zones: the necessity for an open conversation
“Sexual violence against women in conflicts dates back to antiquity and continues to this day in various battle zones. “The day was special at the embassy and in Israel because…
Climate Financing: How has Cameroon been managing funds?
By Leocadia Bongben Much attention is not paid to how the funds designated for climate change-related initiatives are managed. How much money has been invested in Cameroon’s efforts to combat…
Cameroonian ivory tusks seized in Togo
Leocadia Bongben Throughout the first quarter of this year, thirty wildlife traffickers were apprehended in four African nations. During crackdown operations orchestrated by the government in conjunction with the EAGLE…
Mongabay Africa Boss entices journalists to explore quality environmental reporting
By Jacqueline Nyingchia David Akana, the program director of Mongaby Africa, has encouraged reporters to develop higher-quality environmental stories given that funding is available for investigative and field reporting. Speaking…
Bafut indigenous wisdom beamed to the world
By Leocadia Bongben Bafut people have showcased their indigenous knowledge to the world by the way they reconnect with the land, food, and their ancestors. This was during an event…