Author: The Horizon Newspaper

“Information has reached us that Eshua Mbua Ambazonian activist, in Boston, Massachusetts USA, has been arrested” a statement from an influential government official in Buea told ‘The Horizon newspaper’. “We’re very happy for the news”, the senior security officer briefed the press after a routine weeklymeeting to assess the security situation in the South West region, the agro-industrial hub ofCameroon.”We’re very happy and waiting for the government of USA to send Eshua Mbua to Cameroon toface justice”.”The government in Yaoundé is working in synergy with Washington for this fugitive to bedeported back home to face charges for atrocities against the…

By Ashu Manfred The Minister of Trade, Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana, in his capacity as the representative of the Prime Minister and Head of Government, Chief Dr Joseph Dion Ngute, yesterday, 29th April , 2025 , laid the foundation stone of a liquified gas production plant in the locality of Kang Barombi, Kumba 111 Sub Division, Meme Division Southwest Region of Cameroon. The liquified gas filling station funded by the Hydro – Carbons Price Stabilization Fund (CSPH) to the tune of 7bn frs will create employment for the local population and boost the economy of the Southwest Region. The…

In a bid to scale up youth and women-led SMEs in Cameroon whose growth is stymied by numerous challenges like limited access to finance, inadequate business planning, and a challenging tax structure, the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) of the Denis and Leonora Foretia Foundation organized a two-day forum in Yaounde aimed at addressing existing challenges and promoting sustainable business practices. The 2025 SBEC Forum, under the theme “Scaling Up: Expanding youth and women-led SMEs in Cameroon” brought together entrepreneurs, members of the civil society, policy makers, financial institutions, international organisations, business consulting firms and members of the general…

The National Communication Council (CNC) has launched the 5th edition of its CNC Cafes initiative in Douala, bringing together journalists and media professionals to discuss pressing issues in the industry. The event, which took place on April 28 and 29, 2025, is themed around key topics that shape the media landscape. Key Themes – *Professional Moderation of Audiovisual Debates*: Experts will deliberate on best practices for moderating audiovisual debates, ensuring that discussions remain informative, respectful, and engaging. – *Combating Hate Speech in the Media*: The fight against hate speech in the media will be a major focus, with discussions centred…

Daily Update99 The website of Elecam (Elections Cameroon) has been inaccessible since April 3, 2025 , without any official explanation. This prolonged outage occurs in the context of serious accusations regarding the protection of personal data of Cameroonian voters. The origin of the controversy The crisis erupted at the end of March when Rémi Tassing, a Cameroonian influencer, revealed major security flaws on Elecam’s website on X (formerly Twitter). In a series of viral posts, he denounced: – The exposure of sensitive data of citizens – Publicly accessible identity information – A vulnerable system despite an annual budget of 12…

The Observer007 Professor Aimé Bonny, a doctor in exile, recently launched a fierce diatribe against Jean Yves Eboumbou Douala Manga Bell, the paramount chief of the Bell canton. In a vehement message, he accuses the latter of supporting a power he considers oppressive, while loudly denouncing the community tensions dividing Cameroon. A scathing accusation against the traditional chieftaincy In his shocking remarks, Professor Aimé Bonny did not mince his words: He blames the Sawa traditional chiefs for, in his view, contributing to the “decline of Cameroon” by colluding with the regime in place since 1982. His indignation is all the…

Actu 24 The CPDM that has been described as a cult by activist, Dr Ben Akih, functions through contributions imposed by the Central Committee on the eve of every tour by party bigwigs. In the run-up to the visit by the party scribe, Jean Nkuéte, to the Centre Region, Actu 24 made public a leaked document containing the list of financial contributions imposed on local officials. This practice, which is not new in the Cameroonian political landscape, nevertheless raises questions about the funding of political activities within the ruling party. According to the document reviewed by the news organ, a…

Actu 24 A priest known to Cameroonian viewers for his stances on social and political issues, Étienne Bakaba, predicts the absence of Paul Biya among the candidates in the presidential election scheduled for next October. A journalist from the 46th class of the Advanced School of Mass Communication (Esstic), Étienne Bakaba asserts that “President Paul Biya will not be a candidate in 2025. This should be noted.” Author of several religious songs known to the general public, priest Étienne Bakaba advises potential candidates and militants of the Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (Rdpc) to prepare their campaign strategy while ignoring the…

Culled from Info 360 The Audit Bench of the Supreme Court of Cameroon has decided to postpone its verdict in the case involving four senior officials from the Ministry of Public Health accused of financial misconduct. Initially scheduled for April 16, 2025, the decision has been pushed back to April 30 (Today). The case concerns the controversial management of a 278 million FCFA contract within the funds allocated to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. Four officials are at the heart of this financial scandal: – Élysée Amour II Eyenga Ndjomo, Technical Advisor No. 1 at the Ministry of Health – Ousmane…

Culled from Daily Update99 Paul Atanga Nji, Minister of Territorial Administration (MINAT), has ordered regional governors to put a definitive end to the use of groups commonly known as “strongmen” in operations of forced recovery, eviction, or displacement. In a circular dated 22 April bearing the reference N°000983/L/MINAT/SG, the minister denounces recurring practices where these private militias substitute for legally authorized law enforcement. “These groups are known for serious acts of violence, disrupting public order,” reads the ministerial note. The Minister firmly reminds that law n°97/021 of September 10, 1997, amended in 2014, formally prohibits the formation of private militias…