Local collaborative management committees to reduce IUU fishing in Cameroon’s protected area
By Leocadia Bongben In the settlements along Douala-Edea National Park—Mbiako, Yoyo I, and Yoyo II—fishers constantly fear “Sapak,” or Chinese trawlers. One of Cameroon’s 22 national parks is Douala-Edea, a…
Cameroon’s Indigenous Peoples beg for recognition
Leocadia Bongben As the world celebrates the International Day of Indigenous Peoples, Cameroon’s Baka, Bagyélé, Bakola, Bedzan, and Mbororos cry for recognition and land rights. The plea comes against the…
Inclusive conservation: MINFOF, WWF promote human rights and fight against environmental crimes
By Leocadia Bongben The Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife (MINFOF) and the World Wide Fund for Nature, WWF Cameroon, have joined forces to raise awareness on a new code of…
Blue Economy Conference: Gulf of Guinea countries commit to 100 percent sustainable ocean management by 2030
At the end of the Blue Economy Conference on the Gulf of Guinea, parties have committed to 100 percent ocean management by 2030. “Developing and implementing Sustainable Ocean Plans to…
Gulf of Guinea Blue Economy Conference: CWCS and partners, Amco and EJF, showcase activities
The Gulf of Guinea is one of the world’s richest marine ecosystems, vital for livelihoods, food security, and economic development. Cameroon, one of the 19 members of the Gulf of…
One step at a time, CWCS empowering local communities to benefit from marine resources
Eugene Diyouke, interim coordinator and project manager at the Cameroon Wildlife Conservation Society (CWCS), discussed CWCS’s dual focus during the Blue Economy Conference in Cameroon: ocean conservation and enhancing local…
Pangolin trade: Suspects arrested with 90 kg of scales from about 35 pangolins
Two people were arrested on July 3 in Tibati for trafficking in giant pangolin scales; close to 90 kg of giant pangolin scales were seized, representing about 35 giant pangolins…
Africa’s freshwater fish threatened with extinction, but there is hope
A new WWF report reveals that over 26% of African freshwater fish species are at risk of extinction. Published ahead of an upcoming global wetland conference in Zimbabwe, the report…
Empowering Widows: CAMTEL GM Brings Vital Free Healthcare To Over 500 Widows In Ndu
By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo Over 500 widows in the Ndu Subdivision of Cameroon’s Northwest Region have benefited from a free health campaign in observance of International Widows’ Day. This impactful…
Promoting Entrepreneurship: Thousands Of Cameroonians Empowered By MASO Act 5 Initiative
By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo Thousands of Cameroonians are embarking on new entrepreneurial journeys after the fifth edition of the Mutual Assistance and Solidarity Organization (MASO) initiative. Held July 5 at…