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It was in the presence of the Deputy Director of Navigation, Safety and Protection of the Maritime Environment and Waterways, Elvis HENE NGWANE, representing the Minister of Transport (MINT). This event, which was held on April 25, 2024 at the La Falaise hotel in Yaoundé, also saw the participation of the director of the Kofi Annan International Training Center in peacekeeping, the army corps responsible for maritime security and officials from the Ministry of Transport. This code adopted by the United Nations Security Council in its resolution 1325 of the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda aims to promote the well-being of women in the maritime domain of ECOWAS and ECCAS countries. To achieve this, certain issues are highlighted, in this case, gender equality, peace and security. Its respect enables practitioners to foster an environment conducive to participation, protection, prevention, relief and recovery, in accordance with the pillars of WPS, while committing to protect, respect and strengthen rights, voices and empowerment of women within maritime communities. Cameroon is the African country which hosts the launch of the said code because it is the first interface in the field of maritime security with the presence on its territory and more precisely, in Yaoundé of the Inter-regional Coordination Center (CIC) for the Maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea; a body established by the initiative of ECCAS, ECOWAS and CGG (Gulf of Guinea Commission) with the aim of implementing maritime security strategies in the Gulf of Guinea. Marcelle Ebanda

Placed under the theme "Promoting equity in health, gender and people's rights", this day of celebration of April 25, 2024 was punctuated by two highlights, namely the press briefing by the Minister of Public Health Dr. Malachie Manaouda in the conference room of the public health emergency operations center where he did not fail to engage all stakeholders in the pooling of forces in order to overcome this pandemic and the meeting of partners. “It is a question of engaging all stakeholders for a synergy of actions. Other sectors whose fields of action meet those of the fight against malaria, particularly in terms of vector and population behavior and community mobilization, are called upon to work with our competent services in a concerted manner to truly reduce malaria together. in our country. At a time of decentralization, the CTDs are encouraged to take ownership of community-directed interventions by supporting the activities of multi-purpose community health workers in the field. It does not escape you that the role of the private sector as indicated above is preponderant in the concerns of multi-sectoral collaboration. In the sense that actors in the sector can help with the mobilization of resources on the one hand and must take into account aspects of the fight against malaria in their missions on the other hand. As for you media professionals, I would like to urge you once again to provide the most accurate and real-time information to all target groups. To inform them about the services and products offered and to encourage demand for care from the health services made available to the population. By supporting this approach, you must help dispel all forms of rumors, misinformation and disinformation that could cause families to hesitate to refuse certain services. Through your articles, your broadcasts, your blogs, I call on you to popularize strategies, to share good practices so that heads of households and family managers take ownership of all malaria prevention measures and, moreover, remedies. early care in the event of a fever in a family member. The contribution of all is imperative to move towards the elimination of malaria in our country. Let's work together, let's fully commit, let's make our contribution to the response and let's envisage together that Cameroon leaves the list of 11 countries with the heaviest burden of malaria and why not expect rapid elimination in our country and in Africa . I know, it is not always easy but it is possible and as impossible is not Cameroonian, we will get there by the grace of God, God bless Cameroon” extract from the minister's declaration. Subsequently, it was at the Djeuga Palace hotel in Yaoundé that all the actors, national and international partners met to salute each other's efforts around this pandemic with a presentation of the actions undertaken by the network of civil society for the elimination of malaria CS4ME, the WHO, the EPI and parliamentarians who aim to organize at the next June session of the National Assembly a special parliamentary day on the fight against malaria with the aim of inform, raise awareness, exchange and mobilize parliamentarians to accelerate the fight against malaria in Cameroon. Addressing challenges, supporting innovations and multisectorality, these are the challenges to which parliamentarians wish to make their modest contribution in advancing the fight against this disease. It is with a message of hope and thanks to all the actors, partners of all kinds that the ceremony ended with the message of the representative of the Ministry of Public Health who wishes the support of all, the pooling strengths and the combination of all the actions made available (disease prevention, use of LLINs, treatment and vaccination) to block the path to the disease. Clément Noumsi

The lanterns went out this Wednesday, April 24, 2024 on the CEMAC days to make way for training. It is with the delivery of certificates of participation that the promoter of the Islamic finance days closed this first part on Mount Nkolnyada in the city of seven hills. The overall objective of this International Forum on Islamic Finance was to raise awareness among CTDs of understanding Islamic finance by offering them a new vision of financing short, medium and long-term projects via Islamic finance. The overall objective of this International Forum on Islamic Finance was to raise awareness among CTDs of understanding and mastering the process of Islamic finance in order to meet the challenges facing local authorities while strengthening the resilience of local communities. , human security in the face of choice and environmental threats that continue to affect poverty and other ills that undermine society, “Islamic finance is a system that is globally recognized. She has no interests and she encourages the sharing of interests. Our goal is to establish the CTDs and give them the mechanisms so that they can have financial autonomy, and on the other hand, support their mechanisms, particularly how they will educate their populations regarding inclusive development. » as clarified by the general director of the AIFC, Hassan Belibi Noah. To combine business with pleasure, training on Islamic finance is underway (April 25 and 26). This will help introduce everyone who is really interested in it. Clément Noumsi

The charity meeting for the benefit of the yellow pieces foundation between variety club of France and a selection of civil society took place at the Bernard Giroux stadium in France on April 24, 2024, involving Emmanuel Macron and several legends of world football. The main curiosity of this friendly meeting between several legends of world football is French President Emmanuel Macron. The President of the French Republic who wore the halo of glory of the French club varieties put on the crampons with several former French and African football glories as teammates. Macron's team included former French internationals Laurent Blanc, Marcel Desailly, Laure Boulleau, Didier Deschamps, Enden Hazard, Robert Pirès and Ivory Coast international Didier Drogba, to name but a few. On the other side we had a civil society team made up of Samuel Eto'o, current president of the Cameroon Football Federation, double African champion. Also invited to this meeting were Karl Olive, Sony Anderson, Arsène Wenger, Daniel Van Buyten, Emmanuel Adebayor, El Hadji Diouf, Alain Giresse, Souleymanou Diawara, Cyril Gane, Bruno Cheyrou and Wilfried Mbappé (Kylian's father) The musician artist Congolese Fally Ipupa was also invited to this meeting. An exciting opportunity for football fans to find Samuel Eto'o and Didier Drogba on the same pitch in a rivalry. Because the two African stars have left their mark on the world of world and African football. President Emmanuel Macron's tackle During this meeting the French president took a small bridge from the Senegalese international El Hadji Diouf. Emmanuel Macron, in a defender position, did not visibly appreciate the gesture since in the following seconds he distinguished himself by a tackle on his opponent, laying down the former Senegal striker El Hadji Diouf on the lawn. In good form, the presidential team won the bet with a large score of (3-5), therefore a penalty goal from President Emmanuel Macron. This Gala football match sent several fans running. Because at the opening of the game led by referee Stéphanie Frappart, a check for 57,500 euros corresponding to ticketing revenues combined with donations from patrons was given to the hospital foundation by Brigitte Macron. As a reminder, this friendly meeting was organized for the benefit of the Yellow Pieces foundation between variety club France and a selection of civil society, involving Emmanuel Macron and several legends of world football. The moment sent curious people running. J. Patrick DJON

The return phase of the semi-finals of the Champions League of the Confederation of African Football will be played this weekend at CAF stadiums. Al Ahly, TP Mazembe, Mamelodi Sundowns and Espérance de Tunis will again be on the arenas to try to win the ticket to the final. Fans of continental football will know the identity of the two teams who will face each other in the final of the CAF Champions League at the end of the semi-final matches scheduled for March 26, 2024. Indeed, a few facts will be able to make the difference during this return leg of the semi-finals. Al Ahly was impeccable at home Al Ahly have won their four matches played at home and are unbeaten. He has a record of three wins and one draw during this CAF Champions League season. Cairenes have always been superior to Tout Puissant Mazembe at home. In 2002 they defeated the Congolese club at home (1-0), and in the group stage (2-1) in 2012. Mamelodi Sundowns, it’s time to play Mamelodi Sundowns and Esperance de Tunis will face each other this weekend in the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League. The South African club which does not like to confine itself to its camp will have a hard time facing Esperance de Tunis. In the first leg, the Praetorians won the majority of duels in this sequence of play. Tout Puissant Mazembé ready for the duel. The legendary Congolese club which will face Al Alhly distinguished itself in the first leg of the semi-finals of the Champions League. Magloire Ntambwe and Johnson Atibu Radjabu imposed a varied style of play in central defense, putting all Egyptian offensives in difficulty. According to CAF statistics, Magloire Ntambwe has won 86% of his aerial duels this season. The original Congolese defender scores big in terms of percentage in the history of the tournament since Bulelani with Orlando Pirates in 2018 - 2019, i.e. 87%. Hope of Tunis Esperance de Tunis has had a flawless run in its last 7 Champions League matches. Amanallah Memmiche, a young 20-year-old goalkeeper, could keep this statistic next Friday against the South African club Mamelodi Sundowns with his teammates. At the end of these rivalries between the four best clubs in Africa, the die is now cast. Next Friday at the end of the semi-finals the finalists of the 2024 Caf Champions League will be known. Just Wait and see. J. Patrick DJON

It was on the occasion of the “Trophy tour” organized by MTN, official sponsor of the One and Two elite championships on April 23, 2024 at the Star building in Yaoundé. Victoria United took advantage of the event to present the trophy to certain members of the government before following their tour to Douala. Promoted to Elite One last year in troubled conditions, marked by physical violence between supporters and referees, corruption, and match-fixing in the second division, Victoria United has proven in this 2024 sporting season which is gradually ending, that he deserves his place among the leaders. Valentin Kwain's club is winner of the MTN elite One championship, and has taken over in the background, several legendary clubs of Cameroonian football like Coton sport de Garoua, Colombe du Dja et Lobo and Bamboutos de Mbouda. He thus won the 64th edition of the Cameroonian championship with a total of 13 points. This is the first title in its history since its rebirth in 2002. Victoria United has evolved without failure since the regional league in 2022. Historic rise of a club to MTN elite One. Indeed, Valentin Kwain's club won the South-West regional league in 2022 and was promoted to the second division in 2023. In 2024 it was promoted to the first division where the Limbé club inscribed its name in the history of the football in MTN elite One, winning the championship a year after moving up to the first division. This rare performance received encouragement from the Prime Minister head of government and several other members of the government in Yaoundé. Victoria United presents the trophy to members of government. The teammates of Wilfried Nathan Douala, winner of the first division championship, took the opportunity offered by the MTN trophy tour, organized by the official sponsor MTN, to present the trophy to the Yaoundé authorities. They were received at the star building on April 23, 2024 by Prime Minister Head of Government Joseph Dion Ngute. Valentin Kwain's protégés holding the Cameroon champion trophy in their hands received encouragement and support from Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute. In addition to this moment, the Victoria United caravan converged on the secondary education ministry of Nalova Lyonga Pauline for the same exercise. As a reminder, after the Yaoundé and Douala stage, the “Trophy tour” caravan will deploy in the cities of Buea and Limbé accompanied by the reigning champion Victoria United. J. Patrick DJON

The Human Rights Commission of the Cameroonian Bar was received in audience this Wednesday, April 24, 2024 by President James Gabriel Mouangue Kobila at the headquarters of the CDHC in Yaoundé. Me Dorcas Nkongme, lawyer at the Cameroon Bar, vice-president of the Human Rights Commission of the Cameroonian Bar, was at the head of a strong delegation made up of heads of sub-committees who met the president of the Human Rights Commission. man from Cameroon surrounded by his closest collaborators. Most of the discussions revolved around the national situation of litigants and the relations that should exist between the two entities which both work for a true rule of law in our country. In his welcome remarks, the president was very delighted with this meeting which should have taken place well before but he mentioned it himself, better late than never. As the spearhead of the defense of human rights in our country, the CDHC and the Human Rights Commission of the Bar should have formal links that exist between the two institutions. After the exchange of pleasantries and the presentation of the different delegations, the discussions continued behind closed doors. Reaction Me Dorcas Nkongme, lawyer and vice-president of the human rights commission of the bar « After two hours of very enriching discussions, we began by presenting the activities that we are already carrying out in the field. We also discussed collaboration with the CDHC. The main lines of our collaboration will be the denunciations that we will make, the protection and promotion of rights on the ground, and referring to the CDHC each time we face any blockage. We have already carried out actions, we can cite the actions taken during International Human Rights Day by going to schools where we distributed the universal declaration of human rights and putting up posters in the classroom. And on International Women's Day, we chose four cities Garoua, Bamenda, Douala and Yaoundé where we spoke about the CDEF to discuss the elimination of all discrimination against women. We also used the Maputo protocol which we distributed, in short we did more in the promotion of human rights». Clément Noumsi

The visit carried out by the Minister of Public Works on April 24, 2024 noted that the connection roads on both the Yaoundé and Boumnyebel sides circulate easily. In fact, provisional acceptance of the completed work is set for April 30, 2024 and operations prior to this acceptance have started. A total length of 25 km on the Yaoundé and Boumnyebel sides has been completed, with the aim of connecting phase 1 of the Yaoundé-Douala highway to the existing network. For the commissioning of this 60 km motorway section, two constraints had to be lifted, the construction of the connection roads and that of the buildings and operating equipment. Concerning the first, the connection roads are completed, the signaling work is also completed, the company is making the final adjustments, both on the Yaoundé and Boumnyebel sides. The subsidiary works necessary for the operation of this first motorway section are currently being carried out. This work mainly concerns the construction of toll station buildings and metal canopies at kilometer points 00 and 59+400, all of which will require the acquisition of operating equipment. To date, the construction work on the PK 00 buildings has been completed and the equipping of this building has started. At PK 59+300, the structural work has also been completed and work on the second work has started. On the site, all the equipment necessary for operations has been received by the company, in particular the toll booths and all electronic equipment. If we stick to the forecasts of the CFHEC company, the operating equipment will be delivered at the end of the first half of 2024. The Minister of Public Works has therefore instructed the company to develop the retro planning of completion of work related to operating equipment as soon as possible for transmission to the Ministry of Finance. The question of the cost of the toll was also raised during the meeting chaired by the Minister of Public Works, following the visit to the sites. To this end, it was specified that consultations have already been held, and others are planned, to determine the “fair price” which will allow users to travel on this infrastructure. The start of work on phase 2 will also have been a point of debate during this meeting. The company is ready for its part and has already positioned its machines at kilometer point 60, it is only waiting for the rights of way to be freed to get started. Clément Noumsi

It is in an atmosphere full of enthusiasm that the 6th edition of the urban dance forum begins this Tuesday April 23, 2024 at the Yaoundé National Museum, chaired by its promoter Arnaud Nguena. To better understand, the promoter Arnaud Nguena expressed himself: “It is a question of showcasing the different actors who enter the development process so that urban dances can be known, loved and consumed in our dear homeland at their own pace. just value. This urban dance forum is a vast site of questioning and development of the actors who are there. It must be said that this urban dance forum was created in 2019 and included a major development project in 2014 called “Battle Cameroon”. An event that multiplied into several giving birth to others. We have an urban dance school, a dance forum and a dance festival. It must be said that these are projects which integrate the structuring of urban dances in our country. This is how we set up FENASU  (federation of urban arts and sports) of which I am the founder. We have partners such as horizon culture and many others. We are not on the fringes of what society offers, urban dances are not antithetical to professionalization, we offer an alternative solution to young people, it is a question of offering an opening because we can make a good living from dance as we can reconcile the two well, that is to say having a full-time job and practicing dance without problem. We propose a concept so that professional dancers are accepted with what they do because I am a teacher but also I am a pioneer of break dancing. The added value is that I put my know-how at the disposal of those who are interested in it in order to demystify society's view through who they are through urban dance. One of the panelists with a degree in economics, Céleste Okonor: “I combine business with pleasure because I have the opportunity to dance but at the same time, I have my full-time job. I'm in project management, resource management and with dance, it's a two in one. Likewise, I live my Christian life and all this allows me to flourish because I use my strengths to be the best version of myself. It's just a question of putting a name because it all amounts to the same thing, what's different is the spirit that we want to share. Do we want to transmit joy, sadness, seduction or even a spirit of peace? This is the whole meaning of what we want to spread around us. I advise young people to work and not be discouraged, an open mind allows you to see things better without being bitter. It’s about breaking free and seeing things differently.” On the program for this 6th edition which runs from April 23 to 27, 2024, several activities and dance competitions with a prize pool for the big winner. We will come back to this. Marcelle Ebanda

The ceremony on Monday April 22, 2024 in Yaoundé, Cameroon took place at the Hilton hotel. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Gabriel Mbairobe proceeded with the Director General of the FAO visiting Cameroon to sign this important project for the food sovereignty of the populations. The Government of the Republic of Cameroon, with financial support from the World Bank, has developed and is implementing the emergency project to combat the food crisis in Cameroon (PULCCA). Worth 102.5 million US dollars, this project will be executed until December 31, 2025 in the Far North, North, North West, South West, East regions. and Adamaoua. Its objective is to develop and strengthen food and nutritional security as well as increase the resilience to climate shocks of targeted households and producers. As part of the PULCA, FAO intervenes in the Eastern region and the Organization's actions aim to: Support the production of food for farmers and breeders through the acquisition and distribution of inputs and small equipment agricultural and livestock production to the targeted beneficiaries. Strengthening the technical capacities of beneficiaries on production routes and resilience to climate change following the “Climate-Smart Agriculture” approach  Improving the availability of pastoral resources through the establishment of forage fields and the materialization of transhumance corridors, subject to conflicts between farmers and breeders. The intervention will directly affect 3,950 beneficiaries of plant production and 900 beneficiaries of animal production. Furthermore, FAO has contributed, as part of its own funds co-financing for this project, an amount of 500,000 US dollars, from its emergency funds. This co-financing which will make it possible, among other things, to acquire and make available to beneficiaries, inputs and small equipment for market gardening, dairy and family poultry production and the establishment of eight hectares of forage fields for animal feed. . The minister did not fail to welcome the effective presence of the Director General of the FAO on Cameroonian soil, “Africa in miniature” which testifies to the excellence of the relations between Cameroon and this UN institution. Clément Noumsi

This is the main thing to remember from the meeting held on April 21 between Emmanuel Mariel Dijkdent, the prefect of the Mfoundi department and the representatives of several Cameroonian political parties. On the instructions of the civil cabinet of the Presidency of the Republic, the prefect of the department headquarters of the institutions summoned, on April 22, 2024, the leaders of a certain level of political parties. During this meeting, which took place in the conference room of the prefecture located in the Nlongkak district in Yaoundé, it was a question of communicating on the modalities of participation in the civil parade which will be held on May 20 on the eponymous boulevard at the occasion of the celebration of the 52nd edition of the National Unity Day. From this meeting, we essentially remember that only the political groups represented in parliament will be able to beat the tarmac in front of the head of state. These include the Rdpc, the Undp, the Fsnc, the Sdf, the Pcrn, the Udc, the Mdr, the Ums and the Upc . Furthermore, in addition to the condition of representativeness in the national assembly or the senate, the administrative authority added that the selected parties must, not only send a written declaration to its services, or even to cite only these few conditions, respect the number of squares which are respectively allocated to them as well as the time allotted for their passages which is 15 minutes. But also, paraders are required to use cell phones during the parade and they must wear shoes appropriate to the occasion. With the aim of celebrating national unity, political parties were therefore reminded that during this parade, only messages in this direction will be retained. “We celebrate unity... We do not want signs that carry messages contrary to unity or those that have not been approved by the civilian cabinet of the Presidency of the Republic. It is also not an opportunity to campaign. That being said, political parties authorized to parade can only have one effigy, namely that of the guarantor of the institutions of the Republic,” concluded Emmanuel Mariet Dijkdent. Julien Efila

The installation ceremony of the members of the organizing committee of the 30th Africa Regional Assembly of the Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie (APF) was chaired this Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at the Yaoundé convention center by the Honorable Hilarion Etong First Vice -President of the National Assembly, President of the APF Cameroon section, also General Coordinator of the Organizing Committee. The various commissions have been formed and installed, now it's time to work in committee for the success of this important event that our country will host from May 28. Reaction Emmanuel Ekema Likine, Celcor/AN member of the communication subcommittee « We follow all the details as indicated by the 1st vice-president of the national assembly and president of the APF Cameroon. We will use all traditional and social networks, I know I can count on you as in the past. Next Thursday we will be in consultation and we will decide on our strategy and the budget to achieve optimal communication before, during and after». Clément Noumsi

Placed under the theme “Promoting health equity, gender and people’s rights”. The deputy permanent secretary of the national malaria control program was in front of the press this Tuesday, April 23, 2024 to take stock of the situation of this disease in our country. An exchange with men and women of the media as a prelude to the celebration on April 25 of the international day against this disease which constitutes one of the main causes of mortality and morbidity in our country. The introduction of the vaccine since January 22, 2024 in the 42 most affected health districts remains a glimmer of hope in the face of this scourge. One of the objectives for the year 2023 was to reduce mortality and morbidity in our country by 60%. At the end of 2022, following a household survey, 26% of children were infected with plasmodium. The number of deaths linked to malaria was 9.9% in our health facilities. Remember that Cameroon is one of the 11 most affected countries in the world. 74% of FOSAs had at least 1 ACT while 8 out of ten regions actually received the distribution of long-acting impregnated mosquito nets (LLINs). The Central and Southern regions are lagging behind because they are under state funding. 69% of children under 5 years old were treated free of charge for cases of simple malaria and 39% for severe cases, which represents an overall rate of 62% of children under 5 years old having received free treatment in the health facilities. Overall, the results are satisfactory although much remains to be done and the expanded vaccination program has integrated the VAP anti-malaria vaccine into the vaccination schedule. It must be said with the other usual means, that is to say the mosquito nets, the treatment and the vaccine, the campaign to fight the disease, the national program has a bright future ahead of it in terms of response. Dr Fotso, Deputy Permanent Secretary welcomed the commitment of men and women of the media following public authorities to intensify mass communication around this scourge in order to reduce it to its simplest possible expression, which remains a public health priority in Cameroon. Clément Noumsi

The upgrading of Cameroonian poultry farming, an imperative. It is under the care of the Minister of Livestock, Fisheries and Animal Industries that the Yaoundé international poultry show opened this Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at the Yaoundé convention center. For three days from April 23 to 25, 2024, innovations and the latest technologies will be exhibited. Experts from all sides, authorities and stakeholders will discuss ways to migrate to broiler processing in Cameroon despite the fact that this sector faces many challenges. For the president of IPAVIC François Djonou “the inter-profession is doing quite well after the crises due to avian flu followed by the covid-19 period without forgetting the Russo-Ukrainian crisis, but the sector is currently growing. Our sector remains the one that offers the cheapest proteins on the Cameroonian market. The fluctuation of prices on the market is due to the various global crises, you know that the kg of corn was sold at 180frs less than ten years ago but since then, it has increased to 320frs per kg last year (2023) , a material which accounts for at least 60% of the poultry feed. It’s about developing value chains so that everyone can find a link that suits them in the sector.” It is a question of emphasizing processing so that chicken and eggs are available for all budgets. Several other members of the government were present alongside Dr Taïga during the opening ceremony and the visit to the stands. Reaction Dr Taïga, minepia «As you know, nature fairs are the indicators to see the performance of public policies and through this you can clearly see that poultry farming is modernizing, industrializing and that this sector meets the expectations of the government and the populations. And you also know that we import more chicken or cuts, it is thanks to these national players (poultry farmers). This means that the import-substitution policy instituted by the Head of State is concretized by the actors, the actions of the government and the populations. This is why it is widely publicized to report on the effectiveness of public policies and that they really meet expectations.». Clément Noumsi

Scheduled in the coming days, the Minister of Decentralization and Local Development, Georges Elanga Obam was in front of the media this Monday, April 22, 2024 in Yaoundé with the aim of presenting the issues and challenges of this large-scale event. It was in the presence of the Secretary General of MINDDEVEL, the Director General of BUNEC and representatives of the United Nations, notably UNICEF. Indeed, this first national forum which will be held on April 26, 2024 in the city of seven hills, will bring together mayors, 374 officers from the main centers housed in town halls, representatives of administrations, public establishments, international organizations and technical and financial partners, will make it possible, among other things, to take stock of birth registration and identify the problems plaguing this registration in order to propose innovative solutions. For these mayors and civil status center officers, it is a question of making a firm commitment through a charter to make birth registration an essential issue in their respective municipalities. The civil status situation having become a major concern in Cameroon, and following the extension of the deadlines for declaring civil status facts which went from 30 to 90 days, while international standards limit these deadlines to 30 days, nearly 2,900 secondary civil status centers have been created alongside 432 main centers, 374 of which are located in town halls and 58 in diplomatic missions and consular posts. Multisectoral collaboration between the civil status system and other systems. Furthermore, since the establishment of the digitalization process of the national civil status system to date, there have been 44 main computerized civil status centers, as well as 02 regional agencies of the National Civil Status Bureau (BUNEC ). During his remarks for the occasion, Minister Georges Elanga Obam focused on the measures taken to issue birth certificates to fellow citizens. "two operations carried out by MINDDEVEL which take place across the national territory, with the main target being CM2 and Class 6 students, in order to enable them to take the official end-of-school-year exams scheduled for next month. next May and June,” he said. A process that will allow Cameroon to implement pillars 4 and 6 of SND30 which relate respectively to “Development of human capital and well-being” and “governance, decentralization and strategic management of the State”. Indeed, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) for 2030 aims to “Guarantee legal identity for all, in particular through birth registration”; And the African Union's Agenda 2063, which has the slogan "the Africa we want" by making civil registration a prerequisite for inclusive economic growth leading to socio-economic development of the 'Africa. Clément Noumsi

The world of cocoa has been gathering since Sunday, April 21, 2024 in Brussels, on the occasion of the 5th edition of the World Cocoa Conference (World Cocoa Conference-WCC). The event organized by the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) under the theme “𝘗𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘰 𝘱𝘭𝘶𝘴 𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘢 𝘣𝘭𝘦,” brings together stakeholders in the cocoa value chain, from governments to cocoa farmers, cooperatives to exporters, traders to retailers . The Cameroonian delegation, led by the Minister of Commerce, 𝗟𝘂𝗰 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗮 𝗔𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗮, brand ment his presence at this summit. This Monday, during the closing of the Panel on the European Union's Sustainable Cocoa Initiative, 𝗟𝘂𝗰 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗮 𝗔𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗮 received a loud ovation by urging the EU to extend transparency not only to cocoa production via traceability, but also to the cocoa market, one of the most opaque in the world. Echoing the European Union Regulation on deforestation, the Minister of Commerce stressed that Cameroonian producers deserve a bonus rather than exclusion from the market, given their environmentally friendly production system. “𝘕𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘯𝘦 𝘥é𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘴 𝘭𝘢 𝘧𝘰𝘳ê𝘵. 𝘕𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘤𝘦 𝘲𝘶’𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦 ‘’𝘭𝘦 𝘤𝘢 𝘤𝘢𝘰 𝘥’𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘰-𝘧𝘰𝘳ê𝘵 ‘’, 𝘤’𝘦𝘴𝘵 to 𝘥𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘲𝘶𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘱𝘳é𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳ê𝘵𝘴,” said the government member. As for the current price level, the Minister of Commerce indicated that it remains insufficient, representing only a fraction of the profits reaped by the other links in the chain. The Conference ends this Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Source 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲

Placed under the theme “EPI@50” in reference to the 50 years of existence of the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) This is the reason why the Deputy Permanent Secretary of the PEV Dr Andreas Njoh accompanied by his collaborators and in the presence of Cameroon's technical and financial partners gave a press conference on Monday April 22, 2024 at the headquarters of the PEV with the aim of mobilizing media partners around vaccination. One of the objectives of this communication campaign is to raise awareness among parents about vaccines which continue during the 2nd year of birth, such as the 2nd dose of the measles and rubella vaccine which is administered at 15 months. It is in order to protect our children that the 2nd dose of polio vaccine was introduced with the resurgence cases in neighboring countries. And the latest is the “VAP” anti-malaria vaccine which is in routine vaccination and is present in 42 health districts across the ten regions since January 22, 2024. The particularity of this vaccine is that it is administered at a time that mothers were not used to bringing children for vaccination, 1st  dose at 6 months, 2nd  dose at 7 months, 3rd  dose at 9 months and 4th  dose at 24 months. It should be noted that it is not present everywhere. According to the EPI, only 67% of health districts vaccinate in the country for several reasons, one of which, if not the most important, is the absence of the cold chain which allows vaccines to be preserved. The BIG CATCH UP is planned for the months of July, August and September 2024 for the catch-up of vaccines throughout the national territory for children aged 12 to 59 months to try to make up for missed vaccines throughout the country. This 14th edition of African Vaccination Week under the theme EPI@50, corresponds to the fiftieth anniversary of the expanded immunization program in the world. In Cameroon in 1974, there were only three centers in the cities of Yaoundé, Douala and Bafoussam; it has been since 1982 that this has spread to the rest of the country. Reaction Dr Andreas Njoh, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Expanded Program on Immunization « the objective of this African Vaccination Week is to strengthen activities, the engagement of populations on activities related to vaccination, to intensify activities on communication on vaccination activities so that the population becomes involved further, to reassure that all children, everyone receives their vaccines on time in order to be protected for a better quality of life for our population. During this African Vaccination Week, we will strengthen communication activities using all available channels or platforms so that everyone can receive the right information regardless of where they are about their rights to be protected by vaccination , them and their children. It will also be an opportunity to further engage these populations to promote vaccination activities but it will also be an opportunity for the Ministry of Public Health, through the expanded vaccination program, to congratulate parents and child guardians. their children have been fully vaccinated according to the Cameroon vaccination schedule. As you know, every child born has the right to vaccination, it is free because the partners and the State cover the related costs, therefore every child is supposed to have their vaccine in the different health facilities which offer vaccination services. additional vaccination for landlocked areas that are difficult to access, periodically health personnel make raids to ensure that these areas are covered by advanced and mobile strategies. In addition, Minsanté plans to further strengthen strategies for periodic campaigns to intensify and catch up with these children in difficult areas so that every child is vaccinated and protected against preventable diseases. Clément Noumsi

The Egyptian club Zamalek and the Ghanaian club Dreams FC tied with zero goals everywhere in the semi-final of the CAF Confederations Cup first leg on April 21, 2024 in Cairo, Egypt. The two African clubs will play the return match next weekend in Kumassi. The Egyptians had several chances to score, but were unable to materialize them against the formidable opponents of Dreams FC who were able to sharpen their claws against Egypt's best club in the semi-final first leg of the Confederations Cup. CAF on April 21, 2024 in Cairo. Indeed, from the start of the match, Zamalek exerted pressure, but failed to gain the upper hand over its opponent. Shikabala, Mostafa Shalaby and Ahmed Hamdi multiply unsuccessful offensives against the Dreams FC goalkeeper who remains vigilant and repels all attempts. Dreams FC, the Ghanaian club, took control of the situation during the match and gradually approached the Egyptian defensive line with strike attempts which found the immense goalkeeper Hossam Abdelmaguid in a good position. Zamalek's Ibrahima Ndiaye saw his shot hit the bar in the final minutes of the match. The Egyptian club was unable to break through the Ghanaian defensive hinge until the end of the impervious match. With this parity match in the first leg of the CAF Confederations Cup semi-finals, the die is cast between Dreams FC and Zamalek. It will be up to everyone to better position themselves in the second leg of the semi-finals which will be played in Kumassi next weekend, at the end of which the first finalist will be known. J. Patrick DJON

The Atlas Lions were crowned African futsal champions for the third time on April 21, 2024 in Morocco. They beat Angola by a score (5 goals to 1), at the Moulay Abdallah complex in Rabat in the presence of  Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA. Morocco, Angola and Libya will represent Africa at the 2024 Futsal World Cup in Uzbekistan next September. The Moroccan national team kept all its promises at the 2024 Africa Futsal Cup of Nations, winning a new continental title in Rabat. The men of coach Hicham Dguig wrote a new page in their history against Angola in the final of the Futsal Can 2024.  Playing at home and supported by their public at the Moulay Abdallah complex colored in its most beautiful colors, the Atlas Lions won the final with a large score of (5 goals to 1), against Angola. The coach of the Moroccan national team Hicham Dguig was satisfied with the performance of his team and dedicated the victory to King Mohammed VI: “I am very happy for this victory which I dedicate to King Mohammed VI. It is thanks to his vision and the infrastructure available to the kingdom and the exceptional efforts of the Moroccan royal federation that we have achieved this result. King Mohammed VI congratulates the Moroccan team. The sovereign reiterates his congratulations to the members of the national team and all technical and administrative executives of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation. At the same time, he implores the Almighty to grant them the opportunity of success and distinctions during the World Cup in Uzbekistan 2024 and in their sustained efforts to climb the highest steps of the podiums nationally and internationally. Morocco, Angola and Libya are qualified for the Uzbekistan 2024 Futsal World Cup. Apart from offering them the title of African champion, this performance also opens the doors to the 2024 World Cup scheduled in Uzbekistan from September 14 to October 6. Morocco is already qualified with Angola and Libya. The main players are eager to take part in this world cup. While Cameroon, a great sporting nation with a successful team, was unable to take part in this continental competition due to a suspension by the Confederation of African Football dating from 2019. The former executive of the Cameroon Football Federation at that time led by Seydou Mbombo Njoya did not appeal in time to obtain a cancellation or reduction of the sanction. A situation which caused a double penalty for Cameroon. First, absent from the CAN in Morocco which led to de facto disqualification from the 2024 World Cup in Uzbekistan. J. Patrick DJON.

If the construction work on this 60 km section on the Nationale 15 has so far progressed at a satisfactory pace, the fact remains that the environmental and social measures taken by the company China Railway 20 BUREAU GROUP CORPORATION worry the Project owner. Hence the instructions from the Minister of Public Works during the project review carried out on Friday April 19, 2024. The evolution of the work in the field contrasts with the deleterious climate perceptible in the relations between the company and its staff, due to working conditions which do not always respect the standards prescribed in the environmental and social management plan of the project. On April 18, 2024, the company CR 20 was notified of the decision of the Technical and Financial Partner to suspend disbursements and to suspend the work for non-compliance with environmental and social obligations and requirements. This notification follows a fatal accident that occurred a few weeks ago, unfair dismissals of staff and environmental non-compliances recorded. On the ground, on April 22, 2024, work has been formally suspended since receipt of this notification; only the work relating to the maintenance of traffic on municipal roads and the protection of the work already carried out on the RN15 justifies the instructions formulated by the Minister of Public Works to the company and which boil down to the recruitment of an expert in safety issues on the construction site and the immediate contracting of all personnel. Regarding physical execution, the progress of the works is estimated at 58% with 69.2% of roadworks and 79.62% of drainage, sanitation and protection works carried out along the main route. The project involves the construction of 60 km of road on Nationale 15 and the development of a total length of 73 km of municipal roads. ‎ Clément Noumsi