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.
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.
Preparations ahead of the 2026 National Games of Cameroon, dubbed Dixiades, have already begun with key meetings bringing together actors of the organising committees and the National Olympic and Sports Committee (CNOSC).
The session held Wednesday, May 6, 2026 in Yaounde was presided over by the General Coordinator of the Committees, Grégoire Owona, and featured the presentation of the official logo of the Games scheduled to take place in Douala from December 13 to 22, 2026.
During the meeting, stakeholders reviewed progress and outlined priority areas to ensure the successful organisation of the event.
Key focus was placed on logistics, security, athlete accommodation, as well as sanitation, nutrition and the live broadcast of competitions, all considered critical to delivering a smooth and high-standard sporting event.
The meeting also brought together Presidents of Regional Olympic and Sports Committees (CROS), National Sports Federations, local organising committees, and partners involved in the planning process. CRTV, as the main communication partner, is expected to play a central role in ensuring wide media coverage of the Games, alongside other stakeholders supporting various operational aspects.
Speaking at the end of deliberations, the Secretary General of the Cameroon National Olympic and Sports Committee, David Ojong, stressed the importance of coordinated efforts among all actors.
He noted that national federations will work closely with the technical departments of Regional Olympic and Sports Committees to guarantee effective preparation and execution of the Games.
With momentum building and coordination strengthening, the Douala 2026 Dixiades are on course to stand out as a major sporting rendezvous, showcasing Cameroon’s commitment to sports development and excellence.
The former Speaker of the National Assembly, Honourable Cavaye Yeguie Djibril died this Wednesday May 6, 2026 in Tokombere in Mayo-Sava Division of the Far North Region.
The Member of National Assembly was the First-Class traditional ruler of Mada in the Tokombéré subdivision.
He was the fourth Speaker of the National Assembly, holding the position from 1992 to 2026, becoming the longest-serving serving person to hold the position.
He will be remembered for playing an essential role in the construction of the new edifice of the National Assembly called the Paul Biya Glass House.
The tenth session of the National Steering Committee for the Integrated Road Program, the CEMAC Transport and Transit Facilitation Project, and the Cameroon Multimodal Transport Project has been been organized in Yaoundé.
The session presided over by its chairman, Emmanuel Nganou Djoumessi, Minister of Public Works, placed particular emphasis on effective collaboration between project owners, technical and financial partners, and other stakeholders to accelerate project implementation.
For the year 2026, the expected disbursement volume for jointly financed road projects is estimated at approximately 337 billion FCFA for projects such as the reconstruction of the Ngaounderé – Garoua, Mora – Dabanga – Kousséri, Edéa – Kribi roads or the completion of the construction work on the Ndu-Nkambe-Misaje section of the Ring Road in the Northwest region.
The President of the Republic has decreed an official funeral for the former President of the Senate, Marcel Marcel Niat Njifenji on May 16, 2026 in Bangangte, Nde Division of the West Region.
President Paul Biya signed a decree this Monday, May 4, 2026, extending the term of office for municipal councillors who were elected on February 9, 2020 to February 28, 2027.
Over 80 participants from 21 countries are taking part discussions and group works at the ongoing 16th Commonwealth Regional Conference of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Africa organized in Yaounde, Cameroon.
Opening the Conference, the Representative of the Head of State, Minister Delegate at the Presidency in charge of Supreme State Audit, Mbah Acha Rose described the gathering as a remarkable platform for leading dialogue and actions in building societies where corruption has no place.
She highlighted Cameroon’s National Development Agenda blended with technology driven solutions and digital transformation mechanisms created to enhance transparency, accountability and reduce fraud.
The Chairman of the Anti- Corruption Commission, CONAC, Rev. Dr. Dieudonne Massi Gams who welcomed the participants noted that the conference will focus on reinforcing shared commitment in combatting corruption in the continent and beyond.
Marked by an exceptional cultural display of the diversity of Cameroon and Africa, the various speakers insisted that transparency, accountability, integrity, collaboration and the use of AI will drive impactful change across Africa.
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.
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.
