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  • La fin du film pour Bassek ba Kobhio

    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.

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  • Régiment d’Artillerie Sol-Sol renforce l’appui aux unités terrestres

    Régiment d’Artillerie Sol-Sol renforce l’appui aux unités terrestres

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    Basé à Nkongsamba, le Régiment d’Artillerie Sol-Sol renforce l’appui aux unités terrestres grâce à des munitions spécialisées. Entre les obus à fragmentation pour neutraliser les cibles, les obus fumigènes pour masquer les mouvements et les obus éclairants pour les opérations nocturnes, le régiment adapte sa puissance de feu aux besoins du terrain. Le sergent Chamberlin Hiya Ikong nous présente ces équipements et leur emploi opérationnel. Il est au micro de Crtvweb.

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  • Yaounde: Collective Weddings Strengthen Family Values Ahead of International Family Day

    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)

  • Young Cameroonian Writers Honoured for Promoting National Unity and Combating Fake News

    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)

  • Yaoundé: Government Reaffirms Commitment to Family Protection Ahead of International Family Day

    Yaoundé: Government Reaffirms Commitment to Family Protection Ahead of International Family Day

    Protecting families and strengthening child welfare is amongst the priorities of the Government of Cameroon as indicated by the Minister of Women Empowerment and the Family during an event in prelude to the 32nd International Day of Families celebrated on May 15, 2026.

    During the “Grand National Banquet for Families” held on May 9 in Yaoundé, Minister Marie-Thérèse Abena Ondoa, stressed the need for stronger family protection systems in response to growing social and economic challenges affecting children and vulnerable households.

    The Minister highlighted that this year’s international theme, “Families, Inequalities and Child Well-being,” reflects challenges limiting children’s access to education, health care and protection services.

    She reaffirmed government commitment, under the leadership of President Paul Biya, to strengthening social protection, family welfare and child protection policies.

    Organised by Tyrannus Institute in collaboration with the Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and the Family (MINPROFF), the event gathered public authorities, families and guests under the theme “Cameroon: A Family-Nation.”

    The organisers planned a large-scale gathering with provisions made for more than 6,500 guests and 45 buffet stations. The event also featured the civil registration of twenty-one couples facilitated by the Yaoundé V Council.

    The event also promoted legal marriage, family unity and social cohesion ahead of the International Day of Families.

    Egoh Yvonne (Intern)