Cameroonians for the most part have enjoyed the Tradition of Puff-Puff Joints.
The breakfast routine cherished by millions of throughout the country.
Every morning, modest roadside eateries popularly referred to as “puff-puff joints”, attract a steady stream of customers from all walks of life.
Drawn by affordability, convenience and taste, many have made these spots their first stop of the day.
Behind their popularity, hygiene is sometimes questionable however many customers appear to willingly overlook this aspect as the savour the crispy balls.
Cameroon’s Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, Social Economy Organisations and Handicrafts have witnessed significant growth, rising from 287,316 SMEs in 2019 to 472,208 in 2025, marking a 6.5% increase compared to the previous year.
These statistics were revealed during the 15th edition of the 2025 SME statistical data review, a session chaired by the Minister of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, Social Economy and Handicrafts, Achille Bassilekin III.
The 13th Conference of the Forum of Paris has ended with more than 46 lending and borrowing States and Institutions expressing their concerns over the debt situation of many Developing countries.
Representing Cameroon at the event, Finance Minister Louis Paul Motaze explained the efforts made by The State to streamline Government spending amongst them reforms in public finance management and the digitization of taxation, customs and treasury services.
Other issues raised include preserving debt sustainability while investing in development projects, the risks associated with collateral borrowing and transparency of statistics.
The Paris forum acts as a bridge between lenders and borrowers with the aim of facilitating access to sovereign funding mechanisms.
A new organisation known as the Cameroon Quality Mouvement with mission to accompany the government in its efforts to combat fake produce in the Cameroonian markets has been made official in Yaounde.
The organ is expected to work with private and public enterprises, institutions and the Standard and quality agency in meeting its set objectives.
The ceremony witnessed the installation of a seven-man team of the executive bureau to lead the destiny of the Cameroon Quality Mouvement till 2030. The bureau is led by the founding president of the organisation, Martin Yankwa.
Members will work towards regulating standards, product certification, and ensuring that goods and services meet established safety and quality guidelines.
Some Cameroonian athletes who were outstanding during different competitions on the international scene have received performance Attestations from the Minister of Sports and Physical Education for backing home 30 different medals.
This was during a special ceremony at the Ministry of sports and physical education to honor these athletes who won
12 medals during the body building international Grand Prix in Georgia,
11 medals during the African taekwondo championship,
7 medals were secured during the international para athletics championship in Tunis.
While presenting the different medals to the Minister of Sports and Physical Education, the athletes were reminded of the need to put the love for country first and continue defending the nations colours on the international scene.
Their respective outstanding performances were described by Prof Narcisse Mouelle Kombi as a source of inspiration, especially as Cameroon gets ready to be part of upcoming international competitions such as the Commonwealth Games.
Cameroon has joined the international community to celebrate the 16th edition of the International Widows’ Day, observed under the theme “Justice, Dignity and Economic Power for Widows.”
The commemoration serves as a reminder of the challenges many widows continue to face, ranging from social exclusion and discrimination to economic vulnerability.
Speaking during a press briefing in Yaounde, the Minister of Women’s Empowerment and the Family, Professor Marie-Thérèse Abena Ondoa, called on the public to change their perception of widows and accord them the dignity, respect and support they deserve. Here is an excerpt of the minister’s message.
Some Cameroonian athletes who won medals for the country in recent international competitions have been awarded certificates of performance.
This follows a yellow jersey win in this year’s Cameroon International Cycling Tour, new athletics records by Emmanuel ESEME , and 9 medals clinched by sambists.
They have been hailed by the Minister of Sports and Physical Education, Prof. Narcisse Mouellé Kombi, during a reception.
The Ministry of Higher Education has taken stock of the implementation of key resolutions adopted during the Conference of Heads of Higher Education Institutions, as part of efforts to strengthen the quality, relevance, and competitiveness of university Education in Cameroon.
The evaluation meeting in Yoaunde was chaired on behalf of the Minister of State, Minister of Higher Education, Professor Jacques Fame Ndongo, by the Secretary General of the Ministry, Professor Wilfred Gabsa Neba.
The session provided an opportunity for stakeholders to assess progress made, identify remaining challenges, and chart the way forward in the execution of reforms aimed at enhancing academic excellence, governance, innovation, and graduate employability.
Thirteen suspects linked to a human trafficking and fraudulent recruitment network were presented to the press on June 22, 2026, at the National Gendarmerie headquarters in Yaoundé.
The suspects include six coordinators and seven representatives accused of operating under the cover of network marketing schemes.
According to the Deputy Director of Central Coordination at the National Gendarmerie, Colonel Atangana Fiacre Kisito, investigations were launched at the beginning of 2026 following numerous complaints from Cameroonians and citizens of neighboring countries, particularly Nigeria.
The investigations uncovered a structured network operating under names such as QNET, IGNITE, UNIMEC and other local variants. The group allegedly targeted students, unemployed youths, recent graduates facing financial difficulties and individuals seeking opportunities abroad.
Authorities say victims were lured with promises of employment, training and better prospects overseas before being required to pay substantial registration fees. Many were housed in communal residences and subjected to psychological pressure aimed at recruiting additional members.
Security services have identified hundreds of victims, with more than 6,000 individuals reportedly registered across several cities, including Yaoundé, Douala, Bafoussam, Ebolowa, Bertoua, Maroua, Garoua and Ngaoundéré.
Investigations revealed that the network operated through a hierarchical structure involving leaders, recruiters and victims. Some victims were reportedly transferred through Garoua to Nigeria, while foreign nationals were also integrated into local cells.
While thirteen suspects are now in custody and expected to face justice, two alleged leaders believed to be in the Republic of Congo and the Central African Republic remain on the run and are actively being sought after.
The National Gendarmerie has urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious recruitment offers, promises of overseas employment or pressure to join such schemes. Authorities say efforts are continuing to dismantle the network, identify its financial channels and support victims through reintegration measures.
Advances in medical science are enabling more people living with sickle cell disease to reach adulthood, prompting health experts in Cameroon to pay greater attention to the long-term management of the condition among adult patients.
This concern was at the centre of a scientific day organised by the Cameroon Society of Hematology and Blood Transfusion (SOCAHEMA) on June 18 in Yaoundé, bringing together specialists, researchers and clinicians to discuss challenges and opportunities in adult sickle cell care.
The Director General of the National Blood Transfusion Service, Professor Dora Mbanya, highlighted ongoing efforts to improve patient care through access to essential medicines, blood transfusion services and emerging treatment options such as transplantation and gene therapy.
The Director of GEDREPACAM, a network of specialists involved in sickle cell disease care and research in Cameroon, Dr Wamba, also noted progress in neonatal screening across several health facilities, stressing that early diagnosis helps prevent severe complications and improve patients’ quality of life.
Participants examined strategies to strengthen prevention, treatment and multidisciplinary care for people living with sickle cell disease in Cameroon. The scientific day reflects ongoing efforts by health authorities and stakeholders to strengthen the response to sickle cell disease, a major public health concern in Cameroon.
