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 : Culture
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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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African Veteran Tennis Champion clashes with Cameroon’s No 3
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.
Elvis Teke
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Pentecost: Faithful Urged to Embrace Peace, Unity and Renewal of Faith
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.
Egoh Yvonne (Intern)
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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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National Day 2026: Inside the Kribi Naval Base
The daily routine activities at the Kribi Naval Base starts with the flag hoisting, a symbol of national unity, patriotic bravery and national cohesion within the the Cameroon Navy.
The Commander of the military facility, Colonel Mbu Tabala Ben follows with instructions laying emphasis on military operations of the day while capitalizing on discipline at the highest level.
As the navy personnel carryon with the traditional cleaning and other minor activities, the officers attend consultative meetings with an interest on « Breaking News », a daily news briefing slot done in the English language.
The Commander hands down assignments to his commanding officers before evaluating the march past rehearsal ahead of Nation Day 2026.
