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 Pioneer Executive of Cameroon Electricity Company, (#SOCADEL) installed during a board meeting chaired by the Minister of Water Resources and Energy, Gaston Eloundou Essomba this Tuesday May 5, 2026 include:
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.
Ils occupent des postes de représentation nationale auprès de cette institution dont le secrétariat technique permanent est composé de fonctionnaires internationaux.
De ce fait, le Cameroun occupe une place active au sein de l’Organisation Mondiale du Commerce (OMC). Ses principaux acteurs et représentants sont :
-Salomon Eheth : Ambassadeur et représentant permanent du Cameroun auprès de l’Office des Nations Unies à Genève. Il préside le Groupe de travail de l’OMC sur le Commerce et le Transfert de Technologies (WGTTT) depuis le 16 juillet 2025.
-Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana : Ministre du Commerce, acteur clé dans les négociations sur l’agriculture et le développement.
-Thomas Ndongo Onana : Premier secrétaire à la Mission permanente du Cameroun à Genève.
-Georges Stéphane Etoh : Membre de la Mission permanente du Cameroun à Genève.
Rôle stratégique du Cameroun à l’OMC
Aussi, le Cameroun se distingue-t-il par le leadership politique et technique de ses diplomates dans les négociations.
-Présidence de comités : Salomon Eheth assure un leadership sur les questions de transfert de technologies, un enjeu crucial pour le développement.
-Diplomatie commerciale : La mission camerounaise à Genève défend activement les intérêts du pays, notamment sur le commerce électronique et le développement.
-Hôte de la CM14 : Le Cameroun se positionne comme un leader africain en organisant la 14ème Conférence Ministérielle de l’OMC en 2026, un événement crucial pour la réforme du commerce mondial.
Notons que L’Organisation mondiale du commerce (OMC) est la seule organisation internationale à vocation mondiale, qui s’occupe des règles régissant le commerce entre les pays.
La grand messe de l’Organisation mondiale du Commerce s’est refermée ce 29 mars 2026 avec des avancées enregistrées malgré des secteurs qui connaissent encore quelques blocages.
C’était à l’issue de quatre jours de travaux intenses qui se sont déroulés du 26 au 29 mars au palais des Congrès de Yaoundé. Y ont pris part, plus de 4 000 délégués issus de 166 pays membres dont le Cameroun avec le ministre du Commerce, Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana, président de cette 14e Conférence ministérielle de l’OMC et avec la présence remarquée de la Directrice générale de l’Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
Premières conclusions
Ces acteurs ont donc été mobilisés pour discuter des points aussi stratégiques que : l’agriculture et la sécurité alimentaire, l’accès des pays les moins avancés aux technologies numériques et la protection des secteurs vitaux pour les économies africaines.
C’est dans ce sens que l’on retiendra notamment la déclaration de la Directrice générale pour qui le nouveau paquet de Yaoundé que les membres ramèneraient à Genève comprend les éléments suivants:
-Le projet de Déclaration Ministérielle de Yaoundé sur la Réforme et le Plan de travail de l’OMC;
-Le projet de Décision ministérielle sur le Commerce électronique;
-Le projet de Décision ministérielle sur le Moratoire sur les Plaintes de Non-violation et de situation de l’Accord sur les ADPIC;
La finalisation de cet ensemble de mesures « constituerait une réalisation considérable », selon la Directrice générale qui déclare : « Nous ne devrions pas le laisser sur la table. »
A la fin de la conférence, les ministres ont pris l’engagement de poursuivre les travaux à Genève sur les principales questions en suspens.
On April 7, 2026, Cameroon launched two key committees ahead of the 16th Commonwealth Regional Conference of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Africa (CONAC).
The Interministerial Organising Committee and the Conference Communication Plan, were officially inaugurated as part of preparations marking the May 4–8, 2026, event in Yaoundé.
The Chairman of CONAC, Rev. Dr. Dieudonné Massi Gams, has urged the committees to work with unity, foresightness professionalism, team spirit, and integrity, highlighting their mission to ensure smooth logistics, facilitate institutional collaboration, guarantee efficient protocol arrangements, and create an environment for productive dialogue among delegations.
The conference will hold under the theme “Deploying Artificial Intelligence in the Fight Against Corruption in Commonwealth Africa,” a historic turning point as AI reshapes economies, governance systems, and societal functions.
According to the chairman, while technology plays a key role, its effectiveness depends on ethical governance, institutional collaboration, and human responsibility.
The preparations aim at engaging, not only experts, but also young people, civil society, and ordinary citizens, whose daily lives are directly affected by governance outcomes and corruption.
The Communication Plan is designed to inform, engage, and inspire participants and the public, building anticipation, understanding, and collective commitment ahead of the conference, which is expected to host over 200 participants from more than 25 countries.
