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The Lord Mayor of Limbe I Council, Madam Florence Mbwaye Eposi, is being credited with driving visible change across the municipality through projects focused on education, infrastructure, gender equality, and social support. Under her leadership, the council has prioritized basic service delivery and community welfare. In Lower Bosumbo village, solar street lamps have been installed to improve safety at night. In schools, hundreds of benches and tables have been donated, w

Cameroon seeks FCFA 250 billion to rehabilitate the National Refining Company (SONARA) following a major fire that crippled the Limbe-based facility, government officials have announced. The announcement came on Monday, June 29, 2026, as Prof. Fuh Calistus Gentry, Acting Minister of Mines, Industry and Technological Development, opened a Market Consultation for SONARA’s rehabilitation at the Hilton Hotel, Yaoundé. The session, held at the invitation of the Minister of Finance

Accelerate Africa and the Rwanda Private Sector Federation (PSF) have unveiled a strategic partnership designed to boost entrepreneurship, spur innovation, and accelerate the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Rwanda and the African continent. The alliance combines Accelerate Africa’s strengths in startup ecosystem development with PSF’s mandate to champion Rwanda’s private sector. What the partnership aims to achieve The partnership seeks to promote

The Traditional Ruler of Membea Bokwoango, H.M. Njie Mbonde Albert, Knight of the Cameroon Order of Merit, has signed Royal Act No. 023/2026/HRM prohibiting all farming activities on burial days across the village. The Act, dated 15/05/2026, cites the 1977 and 2013 Chiefdoms Decrees, the Chiefdom’s 1999 Constitution, and native customs as its basis. Article 1 of the Act states that “farming activities are strictly prohibited on a burial day across the village,” while Article

The Presbyterian Church in Cameroon, PCC, is mourning following the passing of the Very Rev. Dr. Festus Asana, former Moderator and a revered voice for integrity, humility, and peace within the church and beyond. To reflect on his life, legacy, and the state of the church he served, The Advocate Newspaper sat down with Sir Dr. Ntumfor Barrister Nico Halle Senior Advocate of Cameroon, longtime legal counsel to the PCC, and former member of the Board of Trustees. Sir Dr. Halle

Equatorial Guinea is threatening a complete break in diplomatic relations with France over the planned auction of its diplomatic mission at 42 Avenue Foch in Paris. The Equatorial Guinean authorities have rejected the procedure, calling it a violation of international law and an infringement on the immunity of their diplomatic premises. In a post on X, Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue condemned the move as “unilateral and hostile,” saying it is “incompatible with t

The Mayor to the Limbe I Council, Madam Mbwaye Eposi Florence, has donated 200 chairs and 50 tables to four nursery schools in the municipality. The handing-over ceremony took place Thursday at the Limbe I Council premises in Bota. Presenting the items, Mayor Mbwaye Eposi said the gesture follows the rehabilitation and construction of classrooms in some schools in Limbe I about two months ago. She said it is intended to get the beneficiary institutions ready for a smooth 20

A prominent Cameroonian figure is set to receive a special tribute at a global collaboration ceremony. Rev Celestine Meh Chu will be honored June 30, as an Outstanding Generational Thinker and iconic transformational leader, during the 6th Season of The Proximity International Awards at the Solomon Tandeng Muna Foundation, Yaoundé. The UNITED NATIONS CISRI-Cameroon, in collaboration with Grass2Grace (GRACE2GRACE), urged Camerooniansto come out in numbers in recognition ceremo

The Center for the Promotion of Clean Sports has requested the President of Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT), Samuel Eto’o and Football stakeholders to investigate the alleged match fixing between FC Yaounde II and Union Sportive de Douala match. In a communiqué dated Sunday, June 22, 2026, the Center’s President, Barrister Samuel Tambe Ashuntantang, said the organization received “amateur video footage circulating on various social media platforms” showing partial cov

Chief Charles Constant Pokam Noussi of Baloum and eight other people have been charged and remanded in custody at Dschang Central Prison over alleged murder of two young men in the West Region. The chief and his co-defendants appeared in court on Thursday, June 25, 2026. According to counsel for the Diffo family, they face charges of murder, torture, complicity in murder and torture, and failure to possess a national identity card. “No human being, even one condemned to deat

Limbe I Mayor, Madam Mbwaye Eposi Florenceon Wednesday, June 23, 2026, during the International Widows’ Day at Limbe Women's Empowerment Centre donated a total of 100 plastic chairs to two widows’ associations Social Widows Association( SOWA) and Bonadikombo Widow’s Association (BOWA). The women danced and shouted for joy after receiving the items, thanking the Mayor of the Limbe I Municipality. “We are extremely happy for all that Madam Mayor Eposi has given us,” one benefi

Limbe III Widows Association( LITWA) marked the 16th International Widows Day with calls for economic independence and self-empowerment to overcome stigma and poverty. The women gathered Tuesday, June 23 at Njalla Quan Sports Academy, Man O’War Bay under the theme “Justice, Dignity and Economic Power for Women” Speaking at the event, the President of Limbe III Widows Association, LITWA, Hon. Yvonne Ngowo Epse Sama said the day is to reflect on challenges widows face, from pro

Dr. Humphrey Ekema Monono has been appointed Registrar of the Cameroon Baptist University Institute (CBUI). This is contained in press release issued Wednesday, June 17, 2026, signed by Dr. Teke John Ekema, the Executive President of the Cameroon Baptist Convention and Board Chair of (CBUI) the appointment takes effect from July 1, 2026. According to the decision, the appointee shall be entitled to all rights, privileges, and benefits attendant to the position in line with ap

Dr. Fabrice Tambe Endoh has officially launched his groundbreaking book that critically examines the administration of international criminal justice through the International Criminal Court, with particular attention to selective prosecution, accountability, fairness, and the future of international criminal law. The book, titled Selective Application of Criminal Sanctions in International Law with Reference to the International Criminal Court, was launched on Friday, June 1

Cameroonian entrepreneur, Rebecca Enonchong, has been appointed Vice-President of the International Chamber of Commerce ( ICC). She makes history by becoming the first African woman to hold this position. Prior to her appointment, Rebecca Enonchong served on the ICC's executive board for the past four years. During this period, she focused on representing the interests of African businesses, small and medium-sized enterprises, and the digital technology sector. The activist's

A well crafted rollup bearing the objectives of the Cameroon English Language Newspaper Publishers Association CENPA ,has been donated to the Association by Agborem Solomon, pioneer Disputes Officer of CENPA. The newly printed rollup was handed to CENPA president, Ngah Christian on the sidelines of a visit to the office of Sir Dr Barrister Ntumfor Nico Halle in Douala. Handing over the working tool, Agborem Solomon had this to say " Today is very perculiar because my donation

The Newly elected executive members of the Mawoh veteran football club have been commissioned into their functions, with Cameroon-based American Babah Paco Sucess as President. They were installed on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Carrefour Mondial Mawoh. Speaking during the installation ceremony, the Quarter Head of Upper Mawoh, John Epey, said he and the Mawoh Quarter Council will support the club in the upcoming Limbe City Council Inter-Quarter Competition, Fresh Edition 5, in

MTN Cameroon partnered with Marguerita Holistic Health Center (M2HC) for free health campaign under Y’ello Care. The Over 1500 residents of Limbe and its environs benefited from a unique blend of medical and psychosocial services during a two-day Free Holistic Health Campaign organised by the Marguerita Holistic Health Centre (M2HC) in partnership with MTN Cameroon, ASCOVIME and the Royal Chiefdom of Limbe. The campaign held at the State Registered Nursing School, Mille One,

The Chief of Monde, Kwami Beckley Nangoh, has reassured residents of Monde village in Buea Subdivision of his commitment to maintaining peace and order, while issuing a stern warning against the rising use of illicit drugs. He made the remarks while addressing the Association groups of Monde village during a meeting on Monday, June 15, 2026. The Chief said security forces remain on high alert to protect lives and property across all communities. He urged inhabitants to cooper

Limbe Paramount Chief, HRM John Elufa Manga Williams, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, received over 100 communication students from the University of Douala at his palace in Mbonjo Down Beach, Limbe III Subdivision. The students, led by Limbe-based communication icon Dr. Blasius Ngome and accompanied by Prof. John Madiba, visited the Paramount Chiefdom as part of an ongoing study on bilingualism, multiculturalism, and living together. HRM John Elufa Manga Williams used the platf