Après une journée de violences et de saccages à Yaoundé, le MINESEC brise le silence et rétablit les faits. Le Lycée technique bilingue de Nsam, à Yaoundé, a été secoué par une tragédie suivie d’une explosion de violence. Un accident de la circulation survenu le 21 octobre 2026 a coûté la vie à un élève et plongé un autre dans le coma. Mais une confusion autour d’une sanction disciplinaire a rapidement transformé le drame en une journée de chaos au sein de l’établissement. Face à l’ampleur des événements, le ministère des Enseignements secondaires (MINESEC) est sorti de son silence pour apporter des clarifications officielles. Dans une note signée par Henri Bomba, chargé de la communication spéciale de la ministre Nalova Lyonga, le ministère explique que trois élèves se rendaient à l’établissement sur une même moto lorsqu’ils ont été victimes d’un accident. Le conducteur du deux-roues est mort sur le coup. Un deuxième élève a été grièvement blessé et plongé dans le coma, tandis que le troisième s’en est sorti sans danger signalé. UNE CONFUSION QUI DÉGÉNÈRE EN SCÈNES DE VANDALISME Comment un accident de la route a-t-il pu déclencher une telle flambée de violence dans un établissement scolaire ? Selon les explications du MINESEC, quelques minutes avant le drame, un autre élève avait été reconduit à la porte par la surveillance générale pour une coiffure jugée non conforme au règlement intérieur. À l’annonce du décès du jeune motocycliste, certains élèves auraient alors cru, à tort, que la victime était leur camarade sanctionné. Persuadés qu’une mesure disciplinaire était à l’origine de sa mort, des groupes d’élèves se seraient livrés à de violentes représailles. Le bilan matériel est lourd. Le restaurant scolaire, des bureaux administratifs, des véhicules, des salles informatiques et des tableaux numériques ont été saccagés. Pris de court par la violence.

Only 112 out of 270 organisations respond to anti-corruption commission, raising fresh concerns over the fight against corruption. Twenty years after its creation, Cameroon’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (CONAC) continues to battle major obstacles in its mission to curb corruption, with poor cooperation from public institutions and weak enforcement of its recommendations threatening progress. CONAC President Dieudonné Massi Gams has raised the alarm over the commission’s limited powers and the reluctance of some organisations to cooperate with its investigations. Presenting the institution’s 2025 report on the state of the fight against corruption in Yaoundé on October 8, 2026, Massi Gams revealed a troubling figure: only 112 of the 270 organisations contacted by CONAC responded to its request for information. The disclosure raises serious questions about institutional cooperation and the effectiveness of efforts to hold suspected perpetrators of corruption accountable. The CONAC president also highlighted a major legal limitation: the commission cannot directly initiate criminal prosecutions against individuals implicated in corruption. This restriction, he argues, weakens its ability to ensure that allegations lead to meaningful judicial action. Another unresolved challenge is the effective implementation of the constitutional requirement for public officials to declare their assets and wealth—a measure intended to promote transparency and accountability. Meanwhile, the financial damage linked to reported corruption cases continues to rise. According to the report, losses recorded in 2025 reached FCFA 6.27 billion, up sharply from FCFA 4.06 billion in 2024. The figures represent an increase of FCFA 2.21 billion in one year, intensifying concerns over the financial consequences of corruption in the country. Source: 237Actu.com

The separatist leader is expected to stand trial in Oslo on November 10, 2026, as he remains behind bars over alleged crimes linked to Cameroon’s Anglophone conflict. A major legal showdown is approaching in Norway as Cho Lucas Yabah, popularly known as Ayaba Cho Lucas, prepares to face trial over alleged crimes connected to the armed conflict in Cameroon’s North-West and South-West regions. The trial is scheduled to begin on November 10, 2026, in Oslo, following a decision by the Oslo District Court to extend his pre-trial detention until that date. The proceedings could continue until February 19, 2027, according to the reported court schedule. The detention extension was ordered on September 7, with the court reportedly citing a significant risk of flight. Judges concluded that alternative measures would not adequately address that risk. ARRESTED IN OSLO, NOW FACING SERIOUS ALLEGATIONS Ayaba Cho was arrested in Oslo on September 24, 2024, and has since remained in Norwegian custody. Authorities suspect him of involvement in serious crimes linked to the conflict in Cameroon’s English-speaking regions, including alleged war crimes. He is described as a leading figure in the Ambazonia Governing Council, a separatist movement associated with the Ambazonia Defence Forces. The allegations place the case at the centre of international scrutiny over the conflict, which has been marked by violence, displacement and allegations of abuses against civilians. However, the accusations have yet to be determined by the court. Ayaba Cho remains presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. If proceedings begin as scheduled, Ayaba Cho will have spent more than two years in pre-trial detention since his arrest.

A teenager is dead, another student is fighting for his life, and a wave of fury has swept through a school campus following the tragic incident. Grief and chaos have engulfed Nsam Technical High School in Yaoundé following the death of 16-year-old Feudjio Kitio Junior Cabrel in a road accident near the institution. The tragedy occurred at approximately 7 a.m. on October 22, 2026, leaving one student dead, another seriously injured, and the school community in shock. According to a police source, Junior Cabrel was travelling on a motorcycle with a schoolmate when their vehicle was reportedly struck by a motorcade. Another vehicle allegedly ran over the teenager. Some residents, however, pointed to a sewage tanker as being involved. The exact circumstances remain unclear, and an investigation has reportedly been opened to establish what happened. While Junior Cabrel died at the scene, his injured companion was rushed to hospital in critical condition. DEATH SPARKS CHAOS ON CAMPUS The tragedy triggered an explosive reaction among students, plunging the school into turmoil. According to witnesses, tensions had already been rising following disciplinary measures reportedly imposed that morning over hairstyles considered inappropriate by school authorities. News of Junior Cabrel's death then intensified the anger and grief, prompting students to erupt in protest. Reports indicate that projectiles were thrown, screens smashed, and parts of the school's infrastructure damaged during the unrest. The school's principal was reportedly targeted by angry students as emotions spiralled out of control. SECURITY FORCES RUSH IN Police and gendarmerie officers were urgently deployed to restore order, protect those on the premises, and secure the school. The incident has raised serious concerns about student safety, road accidents involving young people, and the management of tensions within educational institutions. Source: 237Actu.com

A historic leadership change rocks the opposition party, but lingering questions over the convention's legality threaten to overshadow the new president's victory. Cameroon’s opposition politics has entered a dramatic new chapter following the election of Tiriane Balbine Noah as president of the Movement for the Renaissance of Cameroon (MRC). However, her victory at the party’s third extraordinary convention on October 17, 2026, is facing continued opposition from Willy Mengue, who maintains his challenge to the legality of the gathering and its resolutions. Tiriane Balbine Noah secured an overwhelming victory, collecting 1,246 votes out of 1,286 ballots cast, according to the reported results. Her challenger, who withdrew his candidacy just three days before the convention, nevertheless received 29 votes, while 11 ballots were declared invalid. The outcome places Noah at the helm of the MRC following the resignation of Maurice Kamto, the party’s former president, and Mamadou Mota, its first vice-president. A HISTORIC FIRST FOR THE MRC Noah’s election marks a significant milestone for the opposition party, making her the first woman to occupy its presidency. She had been serving as interim president following the departure of Kamto and Mota. Her election now gives the party a new leader at a crucial moment as it looks towards the next legislative and municipal elections. For supporters, her overwhelming vote count represents an opportunity to turn the page and revitalise the party’s political ambitions. The leadership transition could also shape the MRC’s strategy as it seeks to strengthen its position on Cameroon’s political landscape. WILLY MENGUE KEEPS THE CONTROVERSY ALIVE Despite the decisive figures, the leadership question is far from settled politically. Willy Mengue continues to contest the legality of the extraordinary convention an

Captured commander ‘General Shaggy’ reportedly linked to intelligence that led troops to Mboni’s location in Big Butu. Tensions are mounting in Mbonge Subdivision following reports that separatist fighter known as “General” Mboni was killed during a military operation in Big Butu village, South West Region, on Monday, October 19, 2026. The reported killing has sparked fresh questions about developments within separatist ranks, particularly following the recent capture of another armed commander, “General” Shaggy, in Ekona. According to information obtained by MMI News, security forces reportedly tracked Mboni to Big Butu following intelligence allegedly provided by Shaggy, who was captured last week and has reportedly remained in military custody. Sources familiar with the operation claim that Shaggy helped security forces identify Mboni’s whereabouts, paving the way for Monday’s military action. If confirmed, the reported development could represent a significant turn in security operations in the area, where armed confrontations have repeatedly disrupted communities. However, the precise circumstances surrounding Mboni’s reported death remain unclear. MMI News has not independently verified how the operation unfolded or established the extent of Shaggy’s alleged involvement. The military has not been reported to have issued an official statement confirming the incident. MBONGE UNDER FRESH SECURITY SPOTLIGHT Big Butu, located in Mbonge Subdivision of Meme Division, is among the communities affected by the wider armed conflict in Cameroon’s North West and South West regions. The conflict has been marked by recurring clashes, kidnappings and security operations, leaving residents facing persistent uncertainty. The reported killing of Mboni now raises fresh questions about the situation on the ground and whether further operations could follow.

Le ministre d’Etat, secrétaire général de la présidence de la République, Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh a reçu en audience le 19 octobre, le président d’Interpol. En visite officielle pour la première fois en Afrique, le président de l’Organisation internationale de la police criminelle (Interpol) a été reçu au Palais de l’Unité lundi. Au nom du chef de l’Etat Paul Biya, le ministre d’Etat Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh a reçu le chef de l’organisation sécuritaire internationale. Il était membre d’une délégation conduite par le délégué général à la Sûreté nationale du Cameroun, Martin Mbarga Nguele. Au cours de la visite, les différentes personnalités ont abordé des sujets dans la perspective de renforcer la coopération entre le Cameroun et Interpol. Les axes de cette coopération ciblent en l’occurrence le terrorisme, la criminalité organisée et les menaces sécuritaires transnationales. Les échanges entre le ministre d’Etat et son hôte ont porté notamment sur la tradition, la modernité, la cybersécurité, la technologie, la jeune génération, en mettant un accent particulier sur les enjeux locaux et les enjeux de la sous-région Afrique centrale. Arrivé au Cameroun le 18 octobre dernier, le contrôleur général Lucas Philippe effectue une visite de plusieurs jours au Cameroun. Le 19 octobre, en dehors de sa visite au Palais de l’Unité, Il a fait d’autres rencontres au Bureau régional d’Interpol à Yaoundé dont celle du secrétaire permanent du Comité des chefs de police d’Afrique centrale, le colonel de police Michel Koua, à qui il a remis un présent.

Questions mount over transparency, public accountability and the achievements of the Special Status institution under President Zacheus Elango B. The functioning of the South West Regional Assembly has come under renewed scrutiny following reports that private media journalists were ordered out of a meeting of the institution on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, allegedly on the instructions of its President, Zacheus Elango B. The reported incident has raised questions about media freedom, public access to regional deliberations and the Assembly's commitment to transparency, particularly given the public nature of its proceedings as described in the legal framework governing the institution. Created under Cameroon's Special Status arrangements for the two English-speaking regions, the Regional Assemblies were designed to provide a platform for regional governance, deliberation and the consideration of issues affecting local communities. Their work is expected to be conducted in a manner that promotes accountability and allows citizens to understand the decisions being taken in their name. However, the reported exclusion of private journalists from Tuesday's meeting has sparked concerns about whether the South West Regional Assembly is fully embracing these principles. WHY EXCLUDE PRIVATE MEDIA? According to the information available, the Assembly's President has reportedly maintained a practice of inviting only public media representatives to cover its meetings. The reported decision to remove private journalists from the October 20 session has now brought that practice into sharper focus. If confirmed, the incident raises an important question: why should access to the deliberations of a public institution depend on whether a journalist works for a state-owned or privately owned media organisation?

10 years of conflict. 6,500 lives lost. 700,000 people displaced. And still, no peace! Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute has returned to Bamenda with a renewed push for community dialogue. But with separatist leaders absent, armed groups still influential, and no clearly defined roadmap to end the conflict, one explosive question remains: Can Cameroon truly achieve peace by negotiating without the very actors at the heart of the war? Cameroon’s Anglophone crisis has dragged on for nearly a decade, leaving behind a devastating trail of death, displacement, and shattered dreams. Now, as Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute launches another dialogue initiative in Bamenda and Buea, hopes for peace are once again being raised. But beneath the official speeches and carefully staged ceremonies lies a much harder question: Is this the beginning of a genuine breakthrough—or just another political exercise that will change little on the ground? The reported figures are alarming: 6,500 civilians killed, 700,000 people displaced, and 488,000 children deprived of education. Nearly a decade of bloodshed has left communities traumatized, families torn apart, and thousands of children facing an uncertain future. Yet, despite years of government initiatives and repeated calls for peace, the conflict continues to cast a dark shadow over Cameroon’s two English-speaking regions. This week, Dion Ngute returned to Bamenda with what authorities describe as a renewed approach to reconciliation: community dialogue. But in neighbourhoods such as Ntumbaw and Nkwen, the question is whether Yaoundé is finally ready to listen to the people who can influence the course of the conflict—or whether Cameroon is once again repeating a familiar political ritual while hoping for a different outcome.

Separatist commander General Shaggy, identified as Ekia Fritz, has reportedly been captured alive in Ekona by Cameroon's Defence and Security Forces following an alleged trap. If confirmed, the reported arrest could mark a significant development in the ongoing security crisis in Cameroon's English-speaking regions. ALLEGED TRAP LEADS TO DRAMATIC CAPTURE Information circulating about the operation suggests that General Shaggy was allegedly lured into a trap by an individual identified as Okha Naseri Clovis, paving the way for his reported arrest by Cameroonian troops. The operation is said to have involved soldiers of the 21st Motorized Infantry Brigade, reportedly operating under the command of Colonel Njoya Aziz Yacouba. Although details surrounding the alleged capture remain sketchy, the report has raised questions about the circumstances that led to the commander's reported arrest and what it could mean for separatist operations in the area. A MAJOR BLOW TO SEPARATIST OPERATIONS? If the reported capture is officially confirmed, it could have significant implications for the security situation in Ekona and surrounding communities. Military and security officials could potentially seek information about separatist movements, operational networks, and the locations of fighters believed to be operating from forest hideouts. However, it remains unclear whether the reported capture has yielded any intelligence or whether it will directly affect ongoing military operations.

En marge des Assemblées annuelles du FMI et de la Banque mondiale à Bangkok, le Ministre des Finances, Louis Paul Motaze, a organisé un forum dédié à la situation économique et financière du Cameroun. Bangkok, Thaïlande. Le Cameroun anticipe. En marge des Assemblées annuelles du Fonds Monétaire International et de la Banque Mondiale, le Ministre des Finances, Louis Paul Motaze, a tenu un forum stratégique consacré au Cameroun le 15 octobre 2026.Actualités Cameroun Monde Face à un parterre d’investisseurs et de partenaires financiers, le membre du gouvernement a dressé un tableau de la situation économique et financière du pays, tout en déclinant ses perspectives à moyen terme. LA SUITE APRÈS LA PUBLICITÉ Voir plus Actualités Cameroun Monde Cameroun événements actuels Crise postélectorale Cameroun L’initiative n’est pas anodine. A un an de l’échéance, Yaoundé veut préparer le terrain pour ses opérations de financement de 2027. Le Ministre a ainsi sollicité l’accompagnement des investisseurs internationaux pour les prochaines levées de fonds destinées à soutenir la croissance. Cette démarche de proactivité vise deux objectifs : maintenir un dialogue permanent et de confiance avec les bailleurs traditionnels, et surtout élargir le cercle des possibilités de mobilisation de ressources. Des ressources indispensables pour financer les priorités de développement définies dans la Stratégie Nationale de Développement SND30, dans un contexte mondial marqué par le resserrement des conditions financières. Par ce forum de Bangkok, Louis Paul Motaze confirme la stratégie du Cameroun : aller chercher les financements là où ils se trouvent, en rassurant sur la solidité de ses fondamentaux économiques.

10 years of conflict. 6,500 lives lost. 700,000 people displaced. And still, no peace! Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute has returned to Bamenda with a renewed push for community dialogue. But with separatist leaders absent, armed groups still influential, and no clearly defined roadmap to end the conflict, one explosive question remains: Can Cameroon truly achieve peace by negotiating without the very actors at the heart of the war? Cameroon’s Anglophone crisis has dragged on for nearly a decade, leaving behind a devastating trail of death, displacement, and shattered dreams. Now, as Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute launches another dialogue initiative in Bamenda and Buea, hopes for peace are once again being raised. But beneath the official speeches and carefully staged ceremonies lies a much harder question: Is this the beginning of a genuine breakthrough—or just another political exercise that will change little on the ground? The reported figures are alarming: 6,500 civilians killed, 700,000 people displaced, and 488,000 children deprived of education. Nearly a decade of bloodshed has left communities traumatized, families torn apart, and thousands of children facing an uncertain future. Yet, despite years of government initiatives and repeated calls for peace, the conflict continues to cast a dark shadow over Cameroon’s two English-speaking regions. This week, Dion Ngute returned to Bamenda with what authorities describe as a renewed approach to reconciliation: community dialogue. But in neighbourhoods such as Ntumbaw and Nkwen, the question is whether Yaoundé is finally ready to listen to the people who can influence the course of the conflict—or whether Cameroon is once again repeating a familiar political ritual while hoping for a different outcome.

With its annual import quota slashed from 200,000 to 100,000 tonnes, Congelcam, Cameroon’s frozen fish giant, warns of potential empty market stalls by late November. As supplies dwindle, millions of households could face rising prices for one of the country’s most important food staples. Cameroon could be heading towards a serious fish supply crisis, and the warning signs are already flashing red! Congelcam S.A., the frozen fish giant that dominates approximately 80% of Cameroon’s fish import market, says its stocks have been exhausted following a dramatic reduction in its annual import quota by the Ministry of Livestock, Fisheries and Animal Industries (MINEPIA). The company’s annual quota was slashed from 200,000 tonnes in 2025 to just 100,000 tonnes in 2026—a staggering 50% reduction. Now, with its massive storage facilities in Douala reportedly empty, the company warns that fish could become increasingly scarce in markets across the country from late November. And the nightmare may not stop at empty market stalls. Consumers could soon be forced to pay more for fish, putting additional pressure on already stretched household budgets just as the end-of-year festivities approach. Source: Camer.be

Ali Bongo saisit la COSUMAF pour contester le gel de ses comptes à BGFIBank. 366 milliards FCFA en jeu. Une ordonnance de séquestre qu'il juge illégale. L'ancien président gabonais, privé d'accès à ses comptes depuis le coup d'État d'août 2023, internationalise son contentieux en saisissant le régulateur financier de la CEMAC. Ali Bongo Ondimba a saisi, le 12 octobre 2026, la Commission de surveillance du marché financier de l'Afrique centrale (COSUMAF) pour contester le gel de ses comptes domiciliés à BGFIBank Gabon. La banque invoque une ordonnance judiciaire de mise sous séquestre, une justification que l'entourage de l'ancien président juge illégale. En jeu : plus de 366 milliards de FCFA. Près de trois ans sans accès à ses comptes Depuis le coup d'État du 30 août 2023, Ali Bongo Ondimba affirme ne plus avoir accès à ses comptes logés à BGFIBank Gabon. Son gestionnaire dédié aurait cessé de répondre à ses sollicitations. Plusieurs courriers seraient restés sans suite. L'ancien président, aujourd'hui exilé entre Paris et Londres, a donc choisi l'offensive judiciaire et sous-régionale. Les faits : Une saisine du régulateur financier Selon plusieurs sources concordantes, Ali Bongo a saisi la COSUMAF le 12 octobre 2026. Objectif : contraindre BGFIBank à s'expliquer sur un gel qu'il estime illégal. Cette démarche vise, selon son entourage, à alerter sur les conséquences potentielles de cette affaire pour la réputation du premier groupe bancaire d'Afrique centrale. L'ordonnance de séquestre : le cœur du bras de fer Le 8 juin 2026, Ali Bongo avait mis en demeure la banque de lui communiquer ses relevés et de justifier le blocage de ses avoirs. Dans une réponse datée du 17 juin, BGFIBank a invoqué une ordonnance du juge du cabinet d'instruction spécialisé numéro un du parquet de Libreville ordonnant la mise sous séquestre des comptes du couple Bongo.

L’opération qui associe le contrôle des engins à deux et à trois roues et la sensibilisation des conducteurs et usagers débute ce jeudi 15 octobre et vise à renforcer la sécurité routière dans la ville de Douala. Les moto-taxis et tricycles de la ville de Douala sont soumis dès ce jeudi à une campagne de sensibilisation et de contrôle organisée par la Communauté urbaine de Douala. L’opération concerne les conducteurs de motos et de tricycles. Et vise en même temps le renforcement de la sécurité routière et l’amélioration de la mobilité urbaine. Les équipes déployées dans certains carrefours de la capitale économique insisteront sur l’obligation pour les conducteurs de respecter les feux tricolores ainsi que les règles de circulation routière, l’obligation du port du casque de protection, l’interdiction du port de babouches ou des chaussures inadaptées pendant la conduite. D’autres points sur lesquels les équipes vont mettre l’accent sont le port des chasubles réglementaires permettant de les identifier, l’équipement des motos et tricycles en rétroviseurs et en clignotants en bon état de fonctionnement. Sur le terrain, les équipes de sensibilisation et de contrôle sont mixtes. Elles se composent des éléments de la police municipale, des ambassadeurs du bon ordre urbain et des représentants des organisations de motos-taxis. Elles ciblent les conducteurs et les usagers, les ramènent au respect des prescriptions relatives à la préservation de la sécurité dans les rues de la ville de Douala, plus grande ville du Cameroun.

Nearly a year after their arrest over protests linked to the disputed election, 66 people have been sentenced, while others remain in detention awaiting trial. The verdict is in, bringing a glimmer of hope for the imminent release of some detainees caught up in Cameroon's post-election crisis. Following a hearing on October 8, 2026, the Yaoundé Military Court convicted 66 people of various offences and handed down sentences ranging from suspended prison terms to several months behind bars. Meanwhile, other detainees are still waiting to face trial. Six to 15 Months in Prison: Verdict Changes Everything! After spending nearly a year behind bars, the 66 defendants have finally learned their fate. According to reports by RFI, they were found guilty of several offences, including “spreading false news,” “rebellion,” “unlawful assembly,” and “failure to possess a national identity card.” The sentences vary depending on the offence and the individual case. Some of those convicted received six-month prison sentences suspended, while others were handed six to 15 months of effective imprisonment. For several detainees, the verdict offers the prospect of imminent release. Some have already spent more time in detention than the prison terms imposed on them. Their release could therefore take place soon, subject to the procedures governing the implementation of the court's decisions. For others, however, the countdown continues. Those who received the longest sentences will have to spend several more months behind bars. Defence Lawyers Refuse to Give Up Although the convictions have been handed down, the legal battle is far from over. Defence lawyers intend to explore all available legal avenues in a bid to secure more favourable outcomes for their clients. Source: journalduCameroun.com

Cameroon is preparing to receive the remains of Clément Atangana, the country’s first President of the Constitutional Council, who died in Paris on October 4, 2026, at the age of 85. His body was placed in a coffin on October 14 at the American Hospital of Neuilly-sur-Seine in France, ahead of its expected return to Yaoundé. The exact arrival date has not yet been officially announced. Born on September 20, 1941, in Ekoumeyeck, in the Nyong-et-So’o Division, Atangana devoted nearly 58 years to the judiciary. He served in several courts across Cameroon before being appointed to head the Constitutional Council by President Paul Biya on February 7, 2018. During his eight-year tenure, he presided over electoral disputes arising from the 2018 and 2025 presidential elections. The Council rejected challenges brought by opposition candidates Maurice Kamto and Issa Tchiroma Bakary, decisions that sparked contrasting reactions across the country. While supporters viewed Atangana as a guardian of institutional stability, critics questioned the Council’s handling of electoral disputes, making his tenure a subject of intense public debate. His death has also triggered controversy, with the Federation of Beti Traditional Patriarchal Associations condemning what it described as disrespectful and tribalistic comments directed at the late judicial figure. As preparations for his final journey continue, Cameroon faces the departure of a prominent figure whose legacy remains closely tied to the country’s constitutional and electoral history. A towering judicial career has come to an end, but the debate over Clément Atangana’s legacy is far from over.

A staggering gap in gold export figures is raising serious questions about Cameroon’s mining sector as President Paul Biya pushes to increase mining revenues in the 2027 state budget. On October 12, 2026, President Biya signed the framework document for preparing the 2027 state budget, calling for tighter controls on mining activities and increased contributions from gold, iron ore and bauxite exploitation. But troubling figures are casting a shadow over these ambitions. According to an analysis published on April 17, 2026, by Ahmed Zouari of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) International Secretariat, Cameroon declared just 22.3 kilograms of gold exports in 2023, while the United Arab Emirates reportedly recorded more than 15 tonnes of gold imports originating from Cameroon. The enormous discrepancy raises questions about gold traceability, export controls and potential losses in public revenue. However, the figures alone do not establish how much gold may have been illegally exported or the amount of tax revenue potentially lost. The situation became even more alarming when the Cameroon National Mining Corporation (SONAMINES) reported that not a single gram of gold was exported through formal channels in 2025, according to a meeting report published on March 19, 2026. With the government seeking to boost mining revenue in 2027, these figures highlight the urgent need for stronger oversight, transparent reporting and effective monitoring of gold production and exports. 💰 THE BIG QUESTION: If Cameroon is producing gold, why do the official export figures tell such a different story from the quantities recorded abroad? Source: Cameroun24.net

Cameroon has secured a massive FCFA 139.2 billion loan from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to rehabilitate the strategic Douala–Bafoussam highway, in a move expected to improve transportation and boost economic activities. The loan agreement, worth €212.35 million, was signed on October 13, 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand, on the sidelines of the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. The project targets one of Cameroon’s most important economic corridors, linking Douala, the country’s economic capital, to Bafoussam, the capital of the West Region and a major agricultural production hub. Under the National Development Strategy 2020–2030 (SND30), the rehabilitation aims to ease traffic, improve the movement of people and goods, and facilitate the transportation of agricultural produce from the West Region to major domestic markets and neighbouring countries. With FCFA 139.2 billion now committed to the project, expectations are rising for improved road connectivity, smoother journeys and a stronger boost to trade and agricultural distribution across Cameroon.

A Morning That Shattered Eternity The dawn of Monday, October 5, broke over Muea’s Quarter 11 in Buea with a deceptive, fragile calm. Tem Clovis rose early, stepping out into the brisk morning air, fully intending to navigate another routine day amidst the fragile rhythms of Cameroon’s conflict-scarred Southwest Region. But a sudden, chilling electric current of chaos rippled through the neighborhood barely 200 meters from his doorstep. Whispers turned into panicked shouts, and shouts into a tide of horrified humanity rushing toward the St. Andrew’s Catholic primary school field. What awaited the crowd on that dew-soaked grass was not merely a crime scene—it was a theater of absolute horror. Three lifeless bodies lay dumped like discarded trash. Driven by a dreadful, magnetic pull, Clovis surged forward through the throng, staring down into the bloodied, battered faces of the dead. In that split second, time fractured forever. Looking back up at him from the cold earth was the bruised, unrecognizable face of his identical twin brother, Tem Elvis. What follows is an explosive, chilling exposé into the dark underbelly of Muea’s security sweeps, a harrowing chronicle of state detention gone fatally wrong, and the deafening, normalized silence that shields extrajudicial terror in Cameroon's fractured Northwest and Southwest regions. Source: ThePost Newspaper