Début des épreuves écrites des baccalauréats de l’Enseignement général ce 25 mai 2026. Fouille systématique, vérification des listes de candidats etc., achat des fournitures rythment l’arrivée progressive des élèves dans les différents centres.
Catégorie : A LA UNE
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Education: UNESCO Donates ICT Equipment to Teachers’ Training Colleges
Teachers’ Training Colleges in Cameroon have been equipped with ICT equipment donated by UNESCO.
The equipment was officially handed over to the Ministry of Secondary Education on May 22, 2026 at the Distance Learning Centre in Yaoundé.
It is part of a project funded by the Government of Japan, and executed by the UNESCO International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa(IICBA).
The equipment comprises 48 desktop computers, nine laptops, eight LCD projectors, eight smart boards, eight multifunctional printers, eight backup hard drives, eight PC servers with central hubs, and two solar backup systems destined for Teachers’ Training Colleges across the country.
According to the Minister of Secondary Education, Prof. Nalova Lyonga, the equipment will be distributed to institutions in Buea, Bamenda, Garoua, Yagoua, Edea, Bertoua, Ebolowa and Bafoussam.
She says the equipment will strengthen teacher-training, and improve inclusive access to quality education, which aligns with government efforts to reinforce the digital transformation of the education sector.
Senior Programme Coordinator at UNESCO-IICBA, Sall Saliou, explained that the programme also focuses on building teachers’ capacities in the use of ICTs and creating safer learning environments in schools.
Cameroon is among six African countries benefiting from the project alongside Chad, Nigeria, Mali, Burkina Faso and Mauritania.
Egoh Yvonne (Intern)
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Eliminatoires CAN 2027 : Le Cameroun hérite des Comores de la Namibie et du Congo
Les Lions Indomptables connaissent désormais la feuille de route qui les mènera à la CAN 2027. Tête de série du groupe G, le Cameroun a hérité d’un tirage plutôt clément mais piégeux, composé des Comores, de la Namibie et du Congo. De septembre 2026 à mars 2027, la sélection camerounaise devra batailler ferme pour valider son billet pour le grand rendez-vous est-africain placé sous le signe de l’unité.
La Coupe d’Afrique des Nations sera coorganisée par le Kenya, la Tanzanie et l’Ouganda va se jouer du 19 juin au 17 juillet 2027 sous le thème de Le mot pamoja qui est un terme qui provient du swahili (une langue parlée en Afrique de l’Est et dans les Grands Lacs) et qui signifie ensemble ou tous ensemble.
Le tirage au sort des éliminatoires de cette compétition s’est déroulé ce mardi 19 mai 2026 au Caire en Egypte pour repartir les 48 équipes en 12 groupes par la main des grands noms du football africain Max-Alain Gradel (Côte d’Ivoire), William Troost-Ekong (Nigeria), Essam El Hadary (Égypte) et Trésor Mputu (RD Congo).
L’équipe des Lions Indomptables Le Maroc, le Sénégal, le Nigeria, l’Algérie, l’Égypte, la Côte d’Ivoire, la Tunisie, le Cameroun, la RD Congo, le Mali, l’Afrique du Sud et le Burkina Faso ont été placés dans le chapeau 1, comme têtes de séries ainsi qu’il suit :
Ces éliminatoires vont se dérouler du 21 septembre eu 6 octobre 2026 (journées 1 et 2), du 9 au 17 novembre 2026 (journées 3 et 4), et 22 au 30 mars 2027 (Journées 5 et 6) pour le tableau final avant le tirage au sort des phases finales.
Le Cameroun (45ème FIFA) est logé dans le groupe G, avec pour adversaires, TV les Comores (109ème FIFA), la Namibie (120ème FIFA) et le Congo (133ème FIFA). Les éliminatoires débutent en septembre 2026 et s’achèvent en Mars 2027.
DANIA EBONGUE.
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National Day 2026: Chad Guest of Honour
The National and Nomadic Guard of the Republic of Chad is guest of honour for the 2026 National Day celebrations in Cameroon.
Troops from Chad are taking part in the event for the second time, after their first participation in 2015 participation.
They will take part at the military parade at the 20th May Boulevard in Yaounde.
The event will be presided over by the President of the Republic, Paul Biya.
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National Olympic Committee: Hamad Kalkaba Malboum is No More
The President of the Cameroon National Olympic and Sports Committee, CNOSC, who also held the position of President of the Confederation of African Athletics, CAA, Hamad Kalkaba Malboum passed away this Wednesday May 13, 2026.
The International Olympic Committee, the African Athletics Confederation and the Cameroonian sporting bodies are mourning the man who dedicated a greater part of his life for the growth of athletics and Olympic movements in the continent and the world.
The Military Colonel, one of the most influential sporting figures served in the highest ranks of athleticism and contributed enormously in the growth of Olympic sports at the level of the Islamic Solidarity Games, African Athletics, International Military Sports Council, International Association of Athletics Federation and the Cameroon Olympic and Sports Committee #CNOSC.
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Government Common Entrance Examination kicks off Nationwide
Class six pupils from primary schools across the country began sitting the Government Common Entrance Examination into form 1, and the Concours d’Entrée en Sixième this Wednesday the 13th of May, 2026.
Candidates turned out massively in their various centers, where supervisors and invigilators were on hand to direct assist and prevent cases of examination fraud.
A few absences were recorded in some centers, due to illnesses, as revealed by some parents of candidates.
The Minister of Secondary Education, Nalova Lyonga, during a supervisory visits to centres hosting the examinations into Form One of General Secondary and of Technical Education, as well as the concours d’entrée en 6ème de l’enseignement secondaire général et en 1ère année de l’enseignement technique.
The Minister’s first stop was at Government High School Efoulan in the Mfoundi Division where the exams were unfolding without hitches.
At her second stop, the Minister of Secondary Education, Nalova Lyonga, visited Government High School Afanoya in the Mfoundi Division where she ensured that guidelines are respected.
The Minister also dispatched a delegation led by Inspector General of Education, Adjaba Biwoli Jean Pierre, to supervise the conduct of the exam in other centers. The Inspector General’s team went to Government Technical Bilingual High School Nlongkak to ensure the smooth conduct of the examinations.
He team also went to Government High School Mballa II, with his monitoring mission to assess the conduct of the examinations and ensure strict compliance with official procedures.
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FECAFOOT: New Headquarters Inaugurated
Prime Minister – Head of Government, Joseph Dion Ngute has inaugurated the newly constructed Headquarters building of the Cameroon Football Federation, FECAFOOT.
The event is attended by CAF, President Patrice Motsepe among other dignitaries.
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La fin du film pour Bassek ba Kobhio
Décès ce 12 mai 2026 du cinéaste Bassek ba Kobhio à l’âge de 69 ans. Il était le président fondateur du Festival Écrans Noirs qui se déroule au Cameroun depuis 1997.
Réalisateur de plusieurs longs métrages dont « Sango Malo », « Le Grand Blanc de Lambaréné », il s’est lancé dans la production en créant Terre Africaine, qui a produit de nombreux films dont « Le Silence de la Forêt ».
Il était surtout un grand promoteur du 7e art à travers l’Association Écrans Noirs dont il était le Délégué général et qui, outre le festival, organise des formations au profit des amateurs et professionnels des métiers du cinéma.
Bassek ba Kobhio était aussi un amoureux de littérature. Sa maison d’édition a publié de nombreux ouvrages de référence. Cet ancien directeur de la cinématographie au ministère de l’Information et de la Culture était une grande figure des arts vivants, une voix qui compte dans l’intelligentsia camerounaise.
#EcransNoirs#BBK
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Yaounde: Collective Weddings Strengthen Family Values Ahead of International Family Day
Twenty-one couples formalised their unions on May 9, 2026, in Yaoundé during the “Grand National Banquet for Families,” held ahead of the International Day of Families on May 15 under the theme “Cameroon, One Family, One Nation.” The event brought together families, officials and guests in a celebration promoting legal marriage, family unity and social cohesion.
Organised by Institut Tyrannus in partnership with the Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and the Family (MINPROFF), the ceremony was presided over by Minister Marie-Thérèse Abena Ondoa. Several couples expressed gratitude for the opportunity to regularise their unions through a dignified collective ceremony.
General Supervisor Emmanuel Juste Lingom said the initiative was designed to support couples facing financial barriers to traditional wedding celebrations, while encouraging those in informal unions to formalise their marriages within a shared family gathering. The concept also aimed to elevate the celebration of family as a central pillar of society, alongside other life achievements. He noted that while achievements such as academic success and professional promotions are often celebrated, families themselves are rarely given similar recognition despite their central role in society. Organisers prepared to host thousands of guests, allowing couples and their relatives to celebrate freely.
Speaking during the event the Director of Tyrannus Institute, Mfondi Rachel emphasised that legal marriage strengthens family stability and provides greater security for children. She noted that participating couples benefited from preparatory seminars on marriage, communication and conflict management, with continued post-ceremony guidance.
Minister Marie-Thérèse Abena Ondoa highlighted that this year’s International Family Day theme, “Families, Inequalities and Child Well-being,” underscores the need to reduce social disparities affecting children. She called for stronger social protection systems and collective action to improve family welfare across Cameroon.
The ceremony concluded in a celebratory atmosphere, reaffirming the importance of marriage, family cohesion and shared responsibility in national development.
Egoh Yvonne (Intern)
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Young Cameroonian Writers Honoured for Promoting National Unity and Combating Fake News
Six young Cameroonian writers have been honoured at the end of the National Youth Writing Competition organised by the Ministry of Arts and Culture. The prize award ceremony took place this Monday, May 11, 2026, at the National Museum in Yaounde.
Selected out of 80 participants from the 10 regions of the country, the winners aged between 16 and 35 distinguished themselves through short stories and poems centered on two major themes: the fight against fake news on social media and the promotion of national unity.
Through their writings, the young authors denounced misinformation, manipulation and the growing influence of deceptive online content targeting young people. At the same time, they highlighted values, traditions and everyday experiences that strengthen social cohesion and peaceful coexistence among Cameroonians.
Members of the jury, made up of writers and education professionals, praised the creativity, originality and depth reflected in many of the submissions. However, they also expressed concern over the excessive use of artificial intelligence tools by some candidates, stressing the need to preserve authenticity and personal creativity in literary production.
Organisers say the competition is part of efforts to revitalise the book sector by encouraging creative writing among young people while promoting reading culture across the country.
The initiative also seeks to use literature as a tool for civic education and national integration at a time when misinformation on digital platforms continues to pose challenges to social harmony.
Egoh Yvonne (Intern)