Breaking

Inside Cameroon

Two gendarmes were reportedly shot in Bamenda in the wee hours of Wednesday, November 8, in a shootout between the security forces and unidentified men.

The Nkwen neighbourhood in Bamenda, on that fateful Monday, was restless due to prolonged exchange of gunfire between unknown men and gendarmes guarding the Government Bilingual High School, Bayelle, leading to the death of a Gendarme Officer.

According to gendarme sources, the assailants who carried out the onslaught in Nkwen and at a checkpoint on the Bamenda-Bafut Road were on a bike shooting and riding at high speed. Another gendarme was shot at the checkpoint.

The two gendarmes who were shot dead are: Marechal du Lodgi Chef Rene Hinma and a student gendarme, David Sali, shot dead in Bafut and Bamenda respectively.

There have been some arrests, especially of persons who were out on sports at about 5.00am, without their ID cards, around Foncha Street. They are being detained at Ntabessi Gendarmerie Brigade in Nkwen for further investigations.

Our sources revealed that an unidentified womanon a commercial bike was also shot dead by a stray bullet.The corpses are preserved at the Bamenda Regional Hospital Mortuary.

The Bamenda incident brings to three,gendarmes killed by unidentified persons.

At the time of writing this story, life had returned to normal as businesses that started timidly between 8.00-9.00am fully gathered steam.

Details: Abeh Valery; 08.Nov.2017; Hits: 3552

The regime in Yaoundé embarked on a profound shake-out in the Ministry of External Relations on Tuesday. Several diplomats, both at home and abroad, have either been promoted or retired while many others have been appointed. For a while now, Biya has not made such changes to the ministry.

Details: Tasha S.T; 08.Nov.2017; Hits: 1885

Reports reaching Cameroon Concord say at least one gendarme officer has been murdered and two others injured in clashes with local masked men in Kumbo in the North West region of Cameroon.

Prime News reports that the clashes began when the masquerades went round to chase students out of classes, precisely at GTHS Kumbo.

It's reported that the masquerades make routine parades around schools, chasing students from classes.

Kumbo is heavily militarised now, reports say.

This is a continuation of the Anglophone crisis.

Details: Rita Akana; 07.Nov.2017; Hits: 1910

Colonel Badjeck one of the superiors of the Cameroon military, was seen in a video, learning how to shoot a machine gun.

Details: Emergency Admin; 05.Nov.2017; Hits: 3022

At least one person is reported dead in a fire outbreak that hit Doula on the night of Friday breaking Saturday, according to media reports.

The incident occurred in a neighborhood called Village, precisely at Petit Shell in the Douala3 Subdivision.

The victim of the tragedy is a 60-year-old man popularly known as Colonel, reports Cameroon-Info.Net.

The man was with his daughter in the house. The daughter was successfully pulled out. The wife was on a trip, reports say.

About five houses are reported burnt down.

The cause of the fire has not been determined yet but some sources suggest it could have stemmed from an electric cable malfunction.

Details: Emergency Admin; 04.Nov.2017; Hits: 2367

The second bridge on River Wouri has been opened to the public.

According to media reports, complete access to the bridge was made on Friday.

The former bridge has been blocked temporarily for rehabilitation work.

The newly constructed bridge reportedly cost FCFA 141.6 billion.

The former bridge, it is said, will be reserved for pedestrians, motorbikes and other little vehicles.

This new bridge, whose construction spanned four years, was partially opened on October 3, 2017, though complete access was expected on October 31.

Details: Emergency Admin; 04.Nov.2017; Hits: 1994

28 year old Yves Michel Setane who allegedly killed his three kids, has said he did not commit the act of murder.

He is presently at the Judiciary police of the Regional Delegation in Yaounde, where the forces of law and order say that he has refused to talk. The only thing he has been saying is that he did not kill his children.

Details: Emergency Admin; 03.Nov.2017; Hits: 2240

Subcategories

Regional Updates Article Count: 21

Regional Updates: Stay Informed and Aware of the Latest News and Events in Cameroon’s Regions

Do you want to know more about the news and events that affect the different regions of Cameroon? Do you want to learn about the diversity and richness of Cameroon’s regional cultures, languages, and traditions? If so, you are in the right place. Welcome to the regional updates category of Cameroon Concord, the leading news website in Cameroon.

In this category, you will find articles, reports, podcasts, videos, and more featuring the latest news, trends, and analysis on regional topics and issues. You will discover the achievements, challenges, and opportunities of the regional authorities and communities in Cameroon. You will also explore the impact and implications of regional developments on the national and international level. You will get tips and advice on how to travel, work, and live in the different regions of Cameroon.

Whether you are interested in the political, economic, social, or cultural aspects of the regions, you will find something informative and relevant in this category. Regional updates is a vital and dynamic topic that reflects the reality and diversity of Cameroon. Join us in this journey of regional updates and become part of a community that stays informed and aware of the latest news and events in Cameroon’s regions.