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In line with Resolution 2250 (2015) of the UN Security Council, which clearly states that “young people play an important and positive role in the maintenance and promotion of international peace and security,” thanks to the Women in Alternative Action Cameroon organization, the main consultant at these workshops, Mrs. Rose A. Obah and her team, had the opportunity to engage over 150 Youths as well as Religious and Traditional authorities, on building open spaces for Youth participation in peacebuilding processes in Cameroon precisely in the NW and SW regions. The workshops that took place in Bamenda and Buea, had over 100 youths and 50 Traditional and Religious authorities involved. The workshops that involved the Youths lasted for two days each in Buea and Bamenda. These series of workshop have birth to a " Youth Think Tank Club,"  for Peace.  At the end of it all, the Youths, the Religious and Traditional authorities, will in the days ahead function as Connectors for Pea...

Members of the Cameroon Community Media Network CCMN NW have renewed their commitment towards 2nd phase of their peace building activities, which remains the fundamental bedrock on which the network was created. This was during the network's chapter meeting that held in Bamenda August 21 chaired by the networks Regional Coordinator, Rosaline A Obah. To adopt a journalism practice that puts humanity first as they attempt to end the conflict and also bring development via our reporting,  the chapter is poised on looking at the bigger picture, which is reflected in what they all did during the first quarter of the network's engagements in peacebuilding via peace journalism reporting and conflict transformation. During the meeting, members evaluated their past activities, charted the road map for chapter's network activities for the second quarter of 2020, renewed commitment by members as well as new network activities to be executed in the days ahead. It was also an opportuni...

The importance of Peace Journalism is seeking to help editors and reporters make decisions, choosing what to report and how to report, is relatively important to media personnel and to the society when it comes to peace building. This new model in the media landscape in Cameroon is gradually gaining steam in every news room and programmes of media houses in the country. Recently in the North West Region, over 30 journalism students from the University of Bamenda who are on internship at CBS Radio Bamenda and City FM Radio, have been schooled and baptized as new actors in Peace Journalism, effective communicators in Peace building and Conflict Transformation.        The workshops which were convened at the various radio stations on separate dates, thanks to their management, were both marked by capacity building topics such as Peace Journalism, effective communication, how reporters/ journalists should report without causing harm to a society, the role of a journalists in pe...

The Lord Mayor leading by example The Lord Mayor of WUM Council, Councillor Dighambong Anthony Mvo, has matched words with action, as he went down to the field to supervise and appraise the works done by the 260 holiday makers recruited by the WUM Council for the 2020 holiday jobs. The Municipal Magistrate expressed joy and satisfaction at the sight of what the students have been able to do. Blocked gutters dug up, streets kept clean and breathing fresh air as ornamental trees are planted, to beautify the city. Since 2014, the Wum Council has been empowering  youths financially through holiday jobs. Year in year out, these youths have dug blocked gutters, planted ornamental trees and flowers to beautify the municipality and also helped in keeping public premises clean. In 2019, the number of intake of holiday makers rose geometrically to 200 as the Member of Parliament for Menchum South, Hon. Wallang Richard Ebua, added 50 to the 150 recruited by the Council. This number followed the...

The pace of change in the practice of journalism in these turbulent moments in the two anglophone regions of Cameroon is constantly accelerating. This change is reflected in the narrative shift. Indeed, I can conveniently state without fear of contradiction that every few days in our practice as journalists, there occurs a sharp transformation. Within a few couple of years, we all have re-arrange ourselves. Our view of the stalemate, our apprehension and comprehension of the ideals of peace, the values of peace, the thought of humanity, the protection of children and vulnerable persons in such difficult moments, the art of communicating for the betterment of mankind and his immediate environment. Communicating for a safe space for all. Few years ago, things were not how they are now. We are in a new world. Working to forge ahead. We are currently living through such transformation, thanks to the P.C.C Peace Office and its two components project, Peace Journalism and Conflict Tr...

By Stephen Ojang in Wum. The administrator, trained and tested fit with enough skills. The good news came rumbling like a tornado in the heart of the dry season. The joy, merry making and fanfare was grandiose. Celebrations and congratulatory messages filled the air. The dream of becoming an administrator after training has finally come to fruition. Ekom Ivorsmith Akwo , is the new Secretary General of Wum Council. New Wum Council SG (middle) with colleagues after appointment. Ekom Ivorsmith Akwo born on November 12, 1986 is a council administrator who served as Chief of Bureau General Affairs from 12 July 2018 to 17 July 2020. Previously he had had a rich experience in council jobs as he moved from Finance clerk to  sanitary inspector, passing through civil status Secretary, communal correspondent for HIV/AIDS and park attendant, between 2001 to 2016, when he gained admission into CEFAM. He has been serving the Wum Council since July 4th 2001. Arrival at CE...

By Stephen Ojang Group picture in strict respect of anti covid-19 measures. The Community Impact for Africa-CIfA, has celebrated its first anniversary since its creation. The celebration took the form of sharing with ten vulnerable IDPs families. For the past 360 days, CIfA has proven to the world that it is un petit bebe aux dents de loups. A little baby with giant strides so to say. Outreaches to elderly persons, radio campaigns, and online presence through the social media, all these activities attracted the focus lens of many media houses and other organizations to recognize the little but mighty and exquisite contributions of CIfA to the well-being of mankind. That's the obvious reason why Gods Own Country Award (GOCO Award), could not pass by without eyeing the good job done and thus encouraged CIfA with an Award. CIfA's CEO Receiving an Award The Community Impact for Africa-CIfA in just one year, has been able to contribute in the creation of a safe ...