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.
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Mandate of municipal councillors extended from June 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027.
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.
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16th Commonwealth Regional Conference of Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Africa Opens in Yaoundé
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.
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ENEO becomes SOCADEL Following a Presidential Decree
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) with 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 Wednesday, April 29, 2026, the Minister of Communication and Government Spokesperson, René Emmanuel Sadi, alongside the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Gabriel Mbairobe, and the Minister of Livestock, Fisheries and Animal Industries, Dr. Taïga, outlined the objectives and expectations of the census.
A major highlight is the activation of the official call centre number, 8585, which is available to the public for information, assistance, and verification throughout the census period.
A Tool for Planning and Development
Speaking during the press conference, Minister René Emmanuel Sadi said the combined census will provide an updated demographic, agricultural and livestock data to guide public policy, economic planning and infrastructural development.
He noted that the operation will serve as a governance tool to support the implementation of Cameroon’s National Development Strategy (#NDS30) and the Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs).Since independence in 1960, Cameroon has conducted three population and housing censuses : 1976, 1987 and 2005 with the last agriculture and livestock census dating back several decades.
The current exercise is therefore expected to fill existing data gaps and reflect present-day realities.Scope of Data Collection
Information from the census documentation shows that the exercise will cover data on individuals and households, including place and date of birth, nationality, residence, level of education, professional qualifications, employment status, marital status and languages spoken, as well as involvement in agricultural, livestock and fishing activities.
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development speaking at the press conference, said the data will provide insights into production systems, access to agricultural inputs and services, land use, crop yields and equipment.
Dr. Taïga, for his part, noted that the livestock component will generate information on farming systems, infrastructure, stakeholders and the use of digital services in the sector.Public Mobilisation and Data Protection
Figures presented by the Minister of Communication from pilot tests conducted between October and November 2025 show a 99.46 percent participation rate, reflecting strong public support.
He indicated that traditional rulers, religious leaders and farmer organisations have been mobilised to support awareness efforts, alongside a nationwide media campaign.The population is urged to welcome census officers, who are identifiable by badges and vests with the inscription “4th RGPH/RGAE”.
Census documentation further states that all information collected is strictly confidential and protected under the 2020 law on statistical confidentiality, with no personal identifiers retained in processed data.
Faster Results Through Digital Data Collection
Officials of the Ministry of Economy, Planning and Regional Development during the press conference say the results of the census are expected in about five months after the end of data collection significantly earlier than in previous exercises. This is made possible by the use of digital tools, notably smartphones, which streamline data collection and processing and reduce delays associated with manual handling.
As the operation unfolds nationwide, authorities are counting on the cooperation of all residents to ensure reliable data is gathered, making the exercise a shared responsibility and a key step toward Cameroon’s development objectives.
Egoh Yvonne (Intern)
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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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Inscription sur les listes électorales: Elecam mise sur le digital
Le Directeur général des élections, Erik Essousse, a lancé à cet effet une campagne de communication digitale de 10 jours, ce 22 avril 2026. Ceci afin de sensibiliser les citoyens en âge de voter.
Dix jours pour informer, sensibiliser et éduquer sur les fondamentaux de la révision des listes électorales. L’objectif étant de toucher un grand nombre de jeunes, femmes et hommes à travers les réseaux sociaux. « Nous devons nous arriver à cette nouvelle donne du temps moderne qui nous permet de communiquer rapidement », a indiqué Dr Erik Essousse, Directeur général des élections, lors du lancement de la campagne ce mercredi.
Axes clés de la campagne
Cette opération d’Elections Cameroon (Elecam) entend:
- Inciter les citoyens inscrits ayant changé de lieu de résidence à se rapprocher d’Elecam pour leur changement de bureau de vote;
- les citoyens inscrits à vérifier leur inscription physiquement auprès de l’antenne communale Elecam de leur lieu d’inscription ou alors en ligne sur www.elecam.cm.
- lutter contre la désinformation en encourageant les internautes à rechercher la bonne information électorale sur les plateformes d’Elecam : Facebook, X, chaine Elecam WhatsApp;
- améliorer l’éducation électorale des citoyens, etc.
Inscription sur les listes électorales
Elle concerne tout Camerounais âgé de 20 ans ou plus. Selon l’article 74 du Code électoral, les listes électorales font l’objet d’une révision annuelle sur l’ensemble du territoire national et auprès de la diaspora. Mais aussi au sein des représentations diplomatiques et postes consulaires du Cameroun à l’étranger. En effet, la révision annuelle des listes électorales commence le 1er janvier et s’achève le 31 août de chaque année.
Changement de bureau de vote
C’est l’article 76, alinéa 4 du Code électoral qui renseigne sur ce qui convient de faire. Il en ressort qu’en période de révision des listes électorales, « sont apportées à la liste électorale toutes les modifications relatives aux changements de résidence ou à des erreurs matérielles constatées ». Ainsi, les citoyens ayant changé de lieu de résidence peuvent se rapprocher de l’antenne communale Elecam de leur nouveau lieu de résidence pour procéder au changement de leur bureau de vote.Vérification de l’inscription
Elle s’opère sur le site www.elecam.cm ou physiquement auprès de l’antenne communale Elecam du lieu d’inscription. Quant à la radiation, l’article 76 alinéa 3 souligne que « sont retranchées de la liste électorale les personnes décédées, celles dont la radiation a été ordonnée par l’autorité judiciaire compétente ». Mais également toutes celles qui ne remplissent pas les conditions exigées par la loi, et celles qui ont été indûment inscrites.
Lutte contre la désinformation
Elecam dispose de nombreuses plateformes pour faciliter l’accès des citoyens aux informations crédibles. Il s’agit entre autres de:- Facebook: – Elections Cameroon-Elecam
- Elecam Fact_Checking PAGE,
- X: ELECAM Elections Cameroon,
- Site web ELECAM : www.elecam.cm.
Cette démarche d’Elections Cameroon vise à outiller les citoyens sur le processus électoral tout en luttant contre la désinformation.
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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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Cameroon seals framework to boost research and innovation
Cameroon is set to strengthen its scientific research, innovation, and engineering training following the signing of a framework partnership agreement between the Ministry of Scientific Research and Innovation (#MINRESI) and the International Institute for Water and Environmental Engineering (#2iE).
The agreement was signed on April 21, 2026, in Yaoundé by the Minister of Scientific Research and Innovation, Dr. Madeleine Tchuinté, and the Director General of 2iE, El Hadji Bamba Diaw.
It aims to enhance cooperation in strategic sectors including energy, infrastructure, environment, and transport, while expanding opportunities for student internships, doctoral training, and applied research.
Speaking during the ceremony, Minister Madeleine Tchuinté said the partnership should serve as an instrument to protect national interests while contributing to African scientific excellence and regional integration. She also cautioned against risks such as dispersion of efforts, financial constraints, and coordination challenges, stressing the need for strong governance and measurable results.
The Director General of 2iE, El Hadji Bamba Diaw, emphasised the importance of strengthening scientific collaboration and offering more practical research opportunities for Cameroonian students and doctoral candidates, while consolidating the institute’s presence in Central Africa.
Preparatory meeting shapes framework of cooperation
The agreement was preceded by a working session held on April 20, 2026, at the Ministry of Scientific Research and Innovation in #Yaoundé.
The session brought together 2iE representatives and officials of research institutions under MINRESI, serving as a platform to present institutional missions, assess research capacities, and identify priority areas of cooperation.
Key recommendations from the working session
During the meeting, participants recommended establishing targeted partnerships between MINRESI-affiliated institutes and 2iE, strengthening capacity to mobilise international research funding, and expanding doctoral training opportunities.
They also emphasised the need to co-organise scientific events, pool research expertise, promote research-based entrepreneurship, and ensure regular coordination to support effective implementation.
What changes after the signing?
With the agreement now formalised, both parties are expected to move from consultation to implementation, focusing on concrete research projects, stronger institutional collaboration, and better translation of scientific outputs into development solutions.
Egoh Yvonne (Intern)
