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Between crises and national fractures, a reflection on transitional justice as Cameroon’s path to de-escalation, repair, and lasting peace, without institutional rupture On November 6, 2025, during his oath-taking, President Paul Biya spoke words seldom uttered with such gravity: “the depth of frustrations,” “the acuity of the challenges,” “the gravity of the situation,” while calling to “reach out to everyone” and to uphold “sacred unity.” Above all, he warned: “Cameroon doe

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of King Black Welfare Association Limbe father’s journey to no return begins Saturday, November 15, 2025 in Limbe  according to the official program KNews procured, reads;  Funeral Program November 15, 2025 (1pm) Funeral in Limbe - @Limbe River Club, Bota.  November 21, 2025 (4pm) Wake-keep in Bali Nyonga. November 22, 2025 Burial and Celebration (cry die) in Bali Nyonga. Biography of Ba Devalla Denis Fokum  Ba Devalla Denis Fokum was born in

One of the most popular names in Limbe is Carl Steane because of a pioneer prestigious private nursery/primary school that carries the name.  But very few today know of the legendary Cameroonian called Charles Nako Makangai Steane a.k.a Carl Steane who opened the first private primary school in Victoria (now Limbe) and the first Government Primary School in Garoua.  Born to Nako Makangai of Bonangombe (Bimbia), Carl Steane left for Berlin, Germany in the 1890s and attended th

The Committee of Good Friends Association New Town Limbe celebrated its 10th anniversary on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Presbyterian Church Hall Down Beach Limbe with remarkable achievements and prospects for next year. Speaking during the event, the president of the Committee of Good Friends Association New Town Limbe, Ashu Joke Paul, said that over the decade, they have shared countless moments of joy, laughter, worries, and many others.  "We have grown together, supported

Barely few weeks to the close of this year’s 2025 financial year in Cameroon, Limbe I Council headed by Mayor Mbwaye Eposi Florence on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, received second low cost house from the Ministry of Decentralisation and Local Development. Speaking during the brief inaugural event at Busumbu quarter in Limbe I Subdivision, Mayor Mbwaye Eposi said each year the Ministry of Decentralisation and Local Development allocate FCFA 100 million to all Councils in Camero

Football being a unifying factor that brings people together, reason why Lojovil construction company Ltd Bonadikombo, Mile 4 is using to unite and preach peace at a time Cameroon is in dying needs of peace after the post election tension. The maiden edition of the Lojovil Construction company Ltd December tournament kickoff on Sunday, November 9, 2025, tagged; Unity is Strength at the Catholic School Field in Bonadikombo, Mile 4, Limbe I Subdivision.  According to the CEO of

The pioneer Female Parliamentarian of the then Southern Cameroon hailed from Bonabile, in Bimbia. Did you know! Yes, the First Female Parliamentarian of the then Southern Cameroon hailed from Bonabile, Bimbia precisely from Bona -EBOKOLO family. She was called Hon. Gladys Tombise Priso Mbonya, fondly called Dada Mbonya, mother of Nyango Martha Limunga Eliva, who was the First Female Mayor of the Limbe III Council, and grandmother of Nyango's Gladys Tombise epse Lalao and Isab

Bimbia Clan has over the years presented herself as a fertile ground for women to triumph and register their names in the world of politics in Cameroon.  From the late 1960s to the present day, women in the city have been breaking ground in politics, achieving huge success and imprinting their names in the sands of time.  For one thing, the Parliamentary seat of the town has rested with women, tough women playing their way through with diligence and excellence in answering th

Fako Lawyers Association ( FAKLA) is still in bewilderment following the passing away of it member, Barrister Kungah Ngassa Edwin on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Buea Regional Hospital Annex (RHAB) Buea. Kungah Ngassa, Fako based Lawyer of the 2020 Ben Muna batch of professionals. He resides in Limbe and took oath on Friday, July 17, 2020 at the South West Court of Appeal. According to information KNews gathered, he was hospitalised for weeks and was kept at the intensive car

In a bid to foster development in Limbe Royal Chiefdom and improve administrative efficiency, the Paramount of Limbe HRM John Elufa Manga Williams, has issued a royal decree appointing key personalities to strategic positions in the palace and affiliated structures.  The appointments, dated Saturday, November 8, 2025, are seen as part of a broader effort to revitalise the chiefdom’s governance, communication, and community development initiatives.  The decision is grounded in

No fewer than 48 people have been killed in unrest following Cameroon’s disputed presidential election, according to figures cited by Reuters from two United Nations sources. The violence erupted after President Paul Biya secured a controversial eighth term in office at the age of 92. The election was marked by accusations of manipulation, with opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma claiming victory before official results were announced. Tchiroma said he had secured 54.8 percent

Going by Mustafa Kemal quote, “A good teacher is like a candle it consumes itself to light the way for others”. This quote suite the late devoted educationist, late Sondi Quan, descendant of Bonamakaka royal family from Bonabile, Bimbia, Limbe III Subdivision. He was a senior councillor at the Limbe City Council and also the Chairman of the Bonabile village traditional council.  He died on Sunday, October 14, 2018 of an undisclosed illness. He was aged 55. Before becoming an

Who doesn't remember Henry Njalla Quan, the imposing and charismatic two-meter-tall born leader from Bonabile village who made Limbe Great Again?  Since his passing on December 13, 2012, memories of his humility, simplicity, managerial savvy, and love for his hometown and people still hang over Limbe like streetlights.  In 1996, Henry Njalla Quan entered Limbe with a bang, changing the approach to municipal management and development as a pioneering Government Delegate to the

Going by Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr who wrote" To reach a port we must sail, sometimes with the Wind, and sometimes against it. But we must not drift or lie at anchor." This quote suits Joki Manga, a super scale Maritime Transport Logistics, Oil and Gas expert, who certainly knows not only the wind but the direction of it. He is among the top-notch experts in this domain in Cameroon and the CEMAC sub-region and the best is yet to come. Who is Joki Manga? Born on April 2, 1966 i

HRM Kwami Beckley Nangoh is poised to transform Monde Village in Muea court area, Buea Subdivision, Fako Division despite the ongoing crisis which has paralysed activities in the area. Barely 5 years after his installation as Chief of Monde Village by Divisional Officer for Buea, Abba Abdouraman accompanied by Chiefs of the Buea Chiefs' Conference. The village had been vacant without a Chief for over 45 years. HRM Chief Kwami Beckley was consulted in 2019 with the task to rej

Issa Tchiroma Bakary was abducted in a raid on a residence in Yola, Adamawa State in Nigeria by Nigeria security forces between 10pm and 11pm on Sunday, 2 November, according to a deep background briefing. The Nigeria force acted on a tip off from Cameroon security after locating Tchiroma through signals emitted from his mobile phone. Cameroon security described Tchiroma as a "dangerous criminal" to their Nigeria counterparts. Nigerian security acted swiftly. A special squad

Issa Tchiroma Bakary had already been removed and "escorted to a safe location", before state defence and security forces surrounded his residence in a way that looked like an undeclared house arrest. "A leader does not offer himself to be arrested," a source said in a deep background briefing in Garoua. "He has to be at a safe and secure location to coordinate the movement for the restoration of the people's victory, stolen in favour of Paul Biya," the source went on. "Witho

Monde village in Buea Subdivision, Fako Division, South West Region, Cameroon, is set to host a crucial meeting on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 9am. The meeting aims to drive development and progress in the village.  According to a communique dated Tuesday, October 21, 2025, the meeting will be chaired by HRM Kwami Beckley Nangoh, and the agenda will be disclosed during the meeting. "All members of the Monde Traditional Council are summoned to a meeting of great importance,

In a bid to reinforce traditional governance and improve administrative efficiency within the Monde Royal Palace, the Chief of Monde Village, His Royal Majesty Kwami Beckley Nangoh, has issued a royal decree appointing key personalities to strategic positions in the palace and affiliated structures. The appointments, dated October 29, 2025, are seen as part of a broader effort to revitalise the chiefdom’s governance, communication, and community development initiatives.  The

The African Union has congratulated President Paul Biya on his re-election and urged him to prioritise inclusive national dialogue and consultation with political stakeholders.  This is contained in a communique dated, October 28, 2025, endorsed by the chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. “The Chairperson of the African Union Commission congratulates H.E. President Paul Biya on re-election and calls for national dialogue in the Republic of C