Mbaku Jude

Top Female Cameroonian Journalist, Mimi Mefo, shortlisted for 2019 Freedom of Expression Awards

According to information on the website of the international NGO, Index on Censorship,Cameroonian top female journalist, Mimi Mefo is one of the 16 shortlisted for the awards. The organisation campaigns and defends free expression worldwide, publishes works by censored writers and artists, promote debates, and monitor threats for free speech Shortlisted from over 400 publicContinue reading “Top Female Cameroonian Journalist, Mimi Mefo, shortlisted for 2019 Freedom of Expression Awards”

Cameroon Government Disowns Minister’s Genocidal Propaganda, as relationship with Israel Sinks.

After a day of diplomatic consultations and considerations, spokesman for the Government of Cameroon and Communication Minister, Emmanuel Rene Sadi, issued a statement on monday 4th February 2019, distancing Government from one of her Ministers, Jean De Dieu Momo.According to the statement, the stance of Jean Momo, newly appointed Minister Delegate in the ministry ofContinue reading “Cameroon Government Disowns Minister’s Genocidal Propaganda, as relationship with Israel Sinks.”

Cameroon’s Prominent female lawyer, shot by military at a Protest Rally

The Cameroon Renaissance Movement party, CRM, of Professor Maurice Kamto had announced a nationwide protest for January 26th without the approval of Government. Many are those who took the Cameroonian political guru for a Lilliputian, until about midday Saturday, when images of the protest surfaced on social media, of the rally in the political capital,Continue reading “Cameroon’s Prominent female lawyer, shot by military at a Protest Rally”

NW Media, The Odds, The Solutions

By Mbaku Jude You are not a “trained journalist”, as one of my former Bosses would often say ( to intimidate me). But being in the media landscape of the region for 5 years running, is enough to earn me a Master degree in “how the profession functions here”. Maybe going by my former employer’sContinue reading “NW Media, The Odds, The Solutions”

26 years old Sport Journalist appointed SG of NW FecaFoot

During the first general meeting of bureau members of the Cameroon football Federation, North West on January 16th, one of the main points was to choose a new Secretary general for the new bureau. Of all nominees, one of North west finest sport reporter,analysis and football actor, Ndi Tsembom Elvis, was selected. The young sportContinue reading “26 years old Sport Journalist appointed SG of NW FecaFoot”

AGC3 Conveners poise for a solution, change Moves, send emissaries to Europe and the Americas.

During a press conference held Saturday January 12th in Bamenda, the Conveners of the All Anglophone General Conference 3, revealed to the press that, they are changing their modus operandi in ensuring that their strive to bring peace and stability in the troubled North West and South West regions of the country is successful. AccordingContinue reading “AGC3 Conveners poise for a solution, change Moves, send emissaries to Europe and the Americas.”

Kamto’s Renaissance Television,RTV, Goes International. Another warning Signal to Cameroon Government.

When news of the launch of a Pro-Maurice Kamto Television broke out earlier this week, many who haven’t heard from the no-nonsense Cameroonian political leader took it a joke. Some even called him a sleeping dog that has gone comatose after his failure to consolidate his self declared victory in the last presidential election ofContinue reading “Kamto’s Renaissance Television,RTV, Goes International. Another warning Signal to Cameroon Government.”

After soldier’s head paraded in Bamenda, Army Spokeman, Col. Badjeck sends bitter words.

In the afternoon hours of Friday December 28th, the city of Bamenda suffered another automatic shutdown, with everyone fleeing for their lives. This occurred after a human head was dumped at the Travellers Neighbourhood by unknown men belonging to the Militia groups fighting in the North West region of the country. The head is thatContinue reading “After soldier’s head paraded in Bamenda, Army Spokeman, Col. Badjeck sends bitter words.”

MP for Bafut-Tubah, Hon. Fusi,survives deadly attack, Decries military excesses

The Honorable member of parliament for the Mezam North, Bafut-Tubah constituency, North West region, Hon. Fusi Naamukong, is yet to recover from what he describes as a barbaric attack by Cameroonian armed forces on him. At about 3pm, Saturday December 14th, the SDF MP had left from his Bafut residence for a family meeting inContinue reading “MP for Bafut-Tubah, Hon. Fusi,survives deadly attack, Decries military excesses”

Another Win for the Press corp, anglophone Cameroon Journalist, Akumbom Elvis McCarthy Freed.

Amongst the 49 of 289 detainees released Friday 14th from the Bamenda central prison is Abakwa FM’s Akumbom Elvis McCarthy. The pidgin newscaster based in Bamenda, regional capital of the restive North West Region of Cameroon, was arrested on March 20th 2018. His release is part of a presidential Clemency ordered by Paul Biya, toContinue reading “Another Win for the Press corp, anglophone Cameroon Journalist, Akumbom Elvis McCarthy Freed.”