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So the the indomitable lions of Cameroon won their fifth AFCON yesterday in a wonderful display of the never say die altitude. Most Cameroonians watched the match therefore, let's look at the impact of this big win to the government and the entire country.

The most glaring aspect about this rejuvenated team is the average age of the players. Young, talented & dynamic. One of those rare tournaments where Cameroon has fielded young & unknown players. This should be a positive sign to the old regime in Yaoundé. Imagine Eto'o Fils or Mbia with their ego in this team. Biya & his cohorts should give way for a new generation of leaders to take the country to new victories. Follow the example of Eto'o who was spotted supporting the lions in Libreville. The government should listen to the youths of the country and give them opportunities to also play a role in the development of the nation.  

Managing these talents require tact. Tobi a Roko is a fraud put in place by corrupt Joseph Owona. This name keeps coming in every aspect in Cameroon. Good management has to be put in place so as to guarantee future successes. There is no denial that bad governance is the major problem facing Cameroon. People are tired of fake promises, same faces, embezzlement and corruption. Cameroonians in general need an overhaul of this regime. They are tired of waiting for 21years for a constitution to be implemented.

Marginalization of Anglophones in the country should stop. Remember when one Anglophone asked Abega Theophile (RIP) why there was no English speaking Cameroonian in the team? FECAFOOT then brought in the likes of Tataw Stephen, Ndip Akem etc., and the Indomitable Lions of the 90s made history. Today, after more than a decade, 2 English speaking Cameroonians are starting every match & victory keeps coming. Biya should understand that minorities are always protected and their rights guarantee in every country especially when two states come together to form a union. Marginalization is real in Cameroon.

Congratulations to the indomitable lions and we condemn all those politicians and rogues in govt/FECAFOOT who might want to use this victory to make political gains. Nobody deserves praises apart from the players & the technical staff. Those thieves asked the players to share their bonuses with some staff members. The million dollar question is; Will Biya learn from this before its too late? 

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Rita Akana

06.Feb.2017

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Nigerians have staged a scheduled demonstration on Monday against the economic crisis facing the country despite the cancellation of the protest by musician Innocent 2Face Idibia.

The One Voice Nigeria protest started peacefully in the Morning with a few hundreds of people marching to the Lagos stadium where the police are providing security, local media report.

Some civil society organisations have spearheaded the holding of the march including EiE Nigeria which is covering the event on Twitter.

“Nigerians are not asking for much. We are asking for just the basics. Unfortunately, we have a selfish government,” they tweeted the view of one of the participants.

Another said: “98% of Nigerians do not eat what we want. We can only eat what we see. For how long? This needs to stop.”

“I stand here as an SME owner. The effect of this government on my business is not funny at all!!!” a woman said on the platform raised at the stadium.

he protest is expected to be held in other major cities in the country including Abuja.

2Face called for the One Voice Nigeria protest last month to demand from the Muhammadu Buhari-led government solutions to the country’s economic problems and good governance.

After a backlash from government officials and a warning by the police, he canceled the protest on Saturday night, a few hours to the scheduled date, citing security concerns.

“After due consultations, it has become clear that the One Voice Nigeria protest scheduled to hold in Lagos and Abuja on Monday, 6th February is under serious threat of hijack by interests not aligned with our ideals,” he said in a video posted on Instagram.

“The point I intend on making is not worth the life of any Nigerian. It is motivated by the need to demand a better deal for the ordinary Nigerian,” he added.

The Lagos State police commissioner, Fatai Owoseni warned on Thursday that: “Information reaching us revealed that some hoodlums are planning to hijack the peaceful protest and as such, we won’t allow it to hold in Lagos.”

EiE Nigeria re-posted guidelines for the demonstration which had been circulated earlier to maintain peace during the protest.

President Muhammadu Buhari was expected in the country on Sunday, but he extended his leave in Britain after 10 days to complete his medical tests.

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Rita Akana

06.Feb.2017

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday extended his 10-day vacation which he started penultimate week. The extension was contained in a three-paragraph statement made available to journalists by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina. Adesina said the extension was necessary to allow the President complete the series of medical tests recommended by his doctors and get the results.

The extension was contained in a three-paragraph statement made available to journalists by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina. 

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Rita Akana

05.Feb.2017

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Congressmember Karen Bass who is a Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations, has condemned the Biya's regime for its role in the West Cameroon crisis.

On Friday February 3, 2017, she issued a press release in which she condemned the Intimidation Against English-Speaking Population By The Government of the Republic of Cameroon.Below is what she said; 

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05.Feb.2017

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Rita Akana

04.Feb.2017

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The interim leaders of the anglophone consortium have rejected claims made by Cameroon's state braodcaster, CRTV that the teachers strike action had been called off. CRTV on Saturday, 4 February announced that the strike action had been called off and schools are to resume on Monday, 6 Febraury 2017.

The Consortium was quick to reject the announcement as fake and baseless.One of its leaders posted this on his Facebook wall barely some minutes after the news was made public:

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Rita Akana

04.Feb.2017

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