Thousands of candidates across Cameroon this Monday May 25, 2026 began the written phase of the Baccalaureate 2026 examinations organised by the Office du Baccalauréat du Cameroun (OBC), with series A, ABI, C, D, E, SH and TI sitting for papers that will run until May 30.

At examination centres nationwide, candidates were subjected to strict security checks as supervision was intensified to curb malpractice and ensure discipline. The session opened smoothly at 8 a.m. with Literature for series A4 Espagnol, A4 Chinois and Série C, as centres maintained a calm and orderly atmosphere.

Meanwhile, the Minister of Secondary Education, Prof. Nalova Lyonga, inspected several centres in Yaoundé, including Lycée de Biyem-Assi, Lycée Général Leclerc, and Lycée d’Élig-Essono, to assess compliance with examination standards.
During the tour, she urged candidates to remain focused and avoid distractions, especially from social media, while stressing strict respect of examination regulations, including proper seating arrangements and supervision protocols.

The Minister expressed satisfaction with the overall organisation, noting that the Office du Baccalauréat du Cameroun was effectively enforcing the rules as the examination process continues nationwide.

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The Minister of Territorial Administration, Paul Atanga Nji has called on the President of the Cameroon Football Federation, FECAFOOT, Samuel Eto’o Fils to ensure that youths that play in the National team are talented and enduring.

He was speaking after taking part in a One-Hour, thirty minutes tennis encounter in Yaounde.

The importance of sports for health and well-being was highlighted by FECAFOOT President, Samuel Eto’o Fils after watching Minister Paul Atanga Nji play a 123-minute tennis.

The Minister of Territorial Administration, Paul Atanga Nji called on youths to practice sports in order to build their endurance, discipline and sportsmanship.

He was speaking after a tennis encounter watched by FECAFOOT President Samuel Eto’o Fils and Minister Delegate at the Presidency of the Republic in charge of Relations with Parliaments, Wakata Bolvine who is also a tennis player.

The clash between the African Tennis Champion in the Veterans category, Minister Paul Atanga Nji against Cameroon’s number three in tennis encounter at the Golgotha Tennis Club in Yaounde was watched by former Cameroonian tennis champions since the 80s who saluted the endurance and performance of the Minister who played the entire match with drinking or taking a break.

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Catholic faithful at the Our Lady of Victory Cathedral in Yaounde celebrated Pentecost Mass commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles this May 24, 2026.

The celebration was presided over by Rev. Fr André Marie Nko’o Edjimbi, who called on Christians to become messengers of peace, unity and reconciliation.

Drawing inspiration from the day’s readings on the gift of tongues, the unity of believers through the Holy Spirit and Christ’s mission to His disciples, the priest urged the faithful to pray that God may “send forth His Spirit and renew the face of the earth,” particularly in Cameroon.

He also encouraged Christians to uphold enduring faith and live as sons and daughters of God.

Celebrated fifty days after Easter, Pentecost marks the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles gathered in the Upper Room with the Virgin Mary.

The feast symbolizes the fulfillment of Christ’s promise after His Ascension and the birth of the Church through the power of the Holy Spirit.

The clergy explained that the celebration also highlighted the role of the Holy Spirit as a source of strength, wisdom and courage for believers. Represented through symbols such as the Consoler, Divine Fire and the Dove, the Holy Spirit remains a sign of God’s living presence bringing peace, renewal and unity among the faithful.

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