Energy of Cameroon, ENEO Cameroon S.A. has been transformed into a State-owned corporation called Cameroon Electricity Corporation, abbreviated « SOCADEL by Presidential decree of May 4, 2026.
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Cameroon Launches 4th Population, Housing and Agriculture Census
Cameroon has launched a nationwide census aimed at updating key data for development planning, with citizens called upon to participate fully.
The operation, combining the Fourth General Population and Housing Census (GPHC) and the General Census of Agriculture and Livestock (GCAL), is taking place from April 24 to May 29, 2026 across the national territory.
At a press conference in Yaoundé on April 29, 2026, the Minister of Communication and Government Spokesperson, René Emmanuel Sadi, alongside the Ministers of Agriculture and Livestock, outlined the objectives and expectations of the census.
A major highlight is the activation of the official call centre number, 8585, available to the public for information, assistance and verification.
Speaking during the press conference, Minister René Emmanuel Sadi said the combined census will provide updated demographic, agricultural and livestock data to guide public policy, economic planning and infrastructural development.
He noted that the operation will support the implementation of Cameroon’s National Development Strategy (NDS30) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Minister of Agriculture said the data will provide insights into production systems and land use, while Dr. Taïga noted it will generate information on farming systems and sector stakeholders.Figures from pilot tests show a 99.46 percent participation rate, reflecting strong public support.
The population is urged to welcome census officers identifiable by badges and vests, while all data collected remains confidential under the 2020 law, with results expected within five months thanks to digital tools.
As the exercise unfolds nationwide, authorities call on all residents to cooperate fully to ensure reliable data, making the operation a shared responsibility and a key step toward Cameroon’s development objectives.
Egoh Yvonne (Intern)
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Prix littéraire Osù: plusieurs écrivains primés
Clap de fin pour l’édition 2026 du Prix littéraire OSÚ, ce 23 avril 2026 à Yaoundé. Après trois d’intenses activités autour du livre, autour du thème « Communiquer par le livre », l’événement a réuni, écrivains, lecteurs et acteurs du monde littéraire autour des conférences, panels et échanges consacrés à la promotion de la lecture et de la création
La cérémonie de clôture du #PrixLitteraireOsu, tenue à Yaoundé, a été marquée par la remise des prix aux lauréats dans différentes catégories. Notamment en langue maternelle, roman et poésie.
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Smart Campus Project: Cameroon Receives Three Buses from Korea
The Government of Korea, through its cooperation agency KOICA, has donated three buses to Cameroon’s Ministry of Public Service and Administrative Reform (#MINFOPRA) to support the ongoing Smart Campus Project.
The donation, handed over on April 8, 2026, in #Yaoundé, is part of a 4 billion FCFA initiative aimed at promoting e-government through enhanced digital training and capacity building for public servants. The project is scheduled for completion by November 2026.
The handover ceremony followed an inspection visit to Smart Campus construction sites at the Higher Institute of Public Management (#ISMP), the Higher School of Posts, Telecommunications and Information and Communication Technologies (#SUPTIC), the National School of Administration and Magistracy (#ENAM), and the Ministry of Public Service and Administrative Reform (MINFOPRA).
Presiding over the ceremony, the Minister of Public Service and Administrative Reforms, Joseph LÉ, emphasized the importance of strengthening digital competencies within the public sector. He noted that the Smart Campus Project will significantly improve access to training and contribute to modernizing public administration in Cameroon.
The event was attended by the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, Minette Libom Li Likeng, alongside the National Coordinator of E-Learning and several Secretaries General.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Ambassador of South Korea to Cameroon, Kiwook Nam, highlighted the importance of competent civil servants and an efficient bureaucracy in achieving sustainable growth and development. He stressed that the cooperation initiative aims to equip Cameroonian public servants with digital skills, describing the bus donation as a first step toward achieving these objectives.
The Smart Campus Project is expected to enhance mobility and facilitate learning for public service personnel, reinforcing efforts to digitize administrative processes and improve service delivery across the country.
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Cameroon: Newly Recruited Civil Servants Strengthen Ethics and Efficiency at Workshop
Over 2000 new recruits of Cameroon’s public service have acquired knowledge on the functioning of public administration , months after they succeeded at various competitive Entrance Examinations.
It was a two-day induction seminar for successful candidates of the 2025 direct competitive examinations and the 8th batch of the Institute of Economy and Finance opened this April 13, 2026, in Yaoundé.
The initiative, organized by the Ministry of Public Service and Administrative Reform, brought together thousands of newly recruited civil servants for orientation on the functioning of Cameroon’s public administration.
Presiding over the ceremony, the Minister of Public Service and Administrative Reform, Joseph LE, said the seminar is designed to equip recruits with the tools needed to function effectively within the administration. He noted that the initiative, implemented over the past five years on the instructions of the Prime Minister, prepares new recruits before they assume duty.
According to the Minister, beyond professional integration, the seminar also serves as a strategic tool to fight corruption.
« It is important to show them what they have to do and what they should avoid,” he stated, stressing the need for integrity, loyalty and professionalism in public service.
The sessions featured a series of expert presentations and panel discussions coordinated by senior officials of the ministry. The new recruits discussed issues including the legal and regulatory framework of public administration, career management, administrative writing, ethics and professional conduct, as well as the rights and obligations of civil servants.
Participants were also educated on discipline, salary management and the protection of public funds.
A key highlight of the seminar was the presentation of AIGLES, a modern digital system designed to manage state personnel, payroll and career progression. Authorities say the tool is central to ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening transparency, efficiency and accountability in public administration.
In his address, the Minister stated that the seminar aligns with the National Development Strategy (#SND30), which focuses on a more efficient, ethical and performance-driven public service focused on the general interest.
Joseph Le also urged participants to pay close attention to the issues discussed and, actively engage with experts.
Participants welcomed the initiative, expressing appreciation for the seminar. Newly recruited civil servants pledged to serve with loyalty, integrity and professionalism, adding that the training particularly strengthened their understanding of administrative procedures and ethical standards.
The seminar is expected to contribute to the emergence of a new generation of disciplined, competent and accountable public servants capable of meeting the demands of a modernized administration.
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Léon XIV: l’orphelinat Ngul Zamba visité
La maison d’accueil était au programme de la visite du pape en terre camerounaise ce 15 avril, premier jour de cette visite apostolique qui s’achève le 18 avril prochain.
C’est donc dans la joie que les responsables de cette maison, les sœurs de la congrégation des filles de Marie de Yaoundé, ont accueilli le 267e Pape de l’histoire. Un moment qu’elles ont préparé « dans la paix et la prière, comme un enfant qui a appris que son parent voyage pour venir le voir », a expliqué la responsable de l’établissement, sœur Antoinette Marie Beyina.
Présentation de l’orphelinat
C’est un établissement centenaire qui a ainsi ouvert ses portes au successeur de Saint Pierre. Sœur Régine Cyrille Ngono Bounoungou, supérieure générale de la congrégation des filles de Marie de Yaoundé, fait ainsi savoir que la congrégation des filles de Marie de Yaoundé est la toute première congrégation diocésaine au Cameroun, créée en 1926.
La maison dont le charisme est: « Au service du pauvre et du petit », compte aujourd’hui 60 pensionnaires dont les âges varient entre 3 et 18 ans. « Les enfants nous viennent des affaires sociales, on les introduit dans la maison et on doit tout faire comme s’ils étaient dans la maison familiale », précise Sœur Antoinette Marie Beyina qui ajoute : « Ça veut dire qu’ils doivent aller à l’école, ils doivent manger, ils doivent s’habiller et être soignés ».
Une bénédiction pour l’orphelinat
Accueillir le pape au moment où cette structure sociale célèbre son centenaire avec la clôture des activités prévue en décembre 2026, apparaît donc comme une bénédiction pour les responsables. « Nous voyons que c’est une bénédiction pour notre centenaire parce que c’est une chose inédite. Le pape vient jusque chez nous, une petite congrégation, nous qui nous sommes aux côtés des plus faibles, des personnes vulnérables, des démunis », relève, émue sœur Régine Cyrille Ngono Bounoungou.
D’où la joie exprimée par les membres de la congrégation après la visite de l’illustre hôte : « Nous avons vu le pape de nos yeux, nous sommes très très heureuses », ou encore : « Nous vivons dans la joie, merci Seigneur pour cette grâce particulière ». Pour les enfants, l’on affirme ici qu’ils se sentent valorisés parce qu’ils ont été presque rejetés et éprouvés depuis leur jeune enfance. Aussi, pour sœur Régine Cyrille Ngono Bounoungou, supérieure générale de la congrégation des filles de Marie de Yaoundé, cette visite du pape Léon XIV, vient-elle renforcer leur engagement et les encourager à être plus que jamais aux côtés des vulnérables.
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Pope Leo XIV is in Cameroon: Cheering Christians Line Streets to Welcome the Holy Father
The Vicar of Christ landed at the Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport around 3pm this Wednesday 15, April 2026.
He was welcomed at the foot of the plane by Prime Minister – Head of Government, Joseph Dion Ngute at the behest of the President of the Republic.
Pope Leo XIV kissed soil of Cameroon immediately as he touched down. Two little children, Victoria and Lucas offered a bouquet of flowers with woods of welcome to the Pope in French and English.
The Pope and the Prime Minister honoured the anthems of Cameroon and the Vatican State before reviewing the guard of honour at the airport.
The Pope proceeded to shake hands with the college of Bishops and of personality that had turned out to welcome the Holy Father.After brief Airport discussions with the Prime Minister, Pope Leo XIV emerged from the Presidential lounge and was greeted by cheers of joy and excitement from the crowds of Christians who had gathered at the Airport.
The Pope proceeded to commune with the Christians. From his vehicle, the Pope blessed the Christians most of whom jumped in celebrations after their first encounter with their Holy Father.
Christian lined up alongside the streets from the Airport till the Unity Palace chanting various welcome songs as the Pope’s motorcade drove pass head to the Unity Palace where he was scheduled to meet with the President of the Republic, Paul Biya.
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Le Pape Leon XIV est au Cameroun
Atterrissage à 15h01 de l’avion ayant à son bord, le souverain pontife en voyage apostolique au Cameroun ce 15 avril 2026 à l’aéroport de Yaoundé Nsimalen
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Cameroon – Chad: Tokna Massana Festival Ends in Bongor, Chad
The 10th Edition of the Massa International Arts and Culture Festival Tokna Massana has ended in Bongor, Chad with the leaders committing to intensify efforts for the preservation of their heritage and development of their communities.
During the closing ceremony, the Chadian Minister of Tourism Development, Culture and Handicrafts Abakar Rozzi Teguil hailed the brotherly ties between Chad and Cameroon.He also thanked the Presidents of both nations for contributing to the successful organization of the 6 day festival.
Routouang Mohamed Ndonga Christian, Chairman of the Tokna Massana General Supervisory Commission highlights described the event as a success.Elvis Teke