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President Biya has appointed a dead man as head of the police department in the Upper Nkam constituency in the West region. Fongang Lovala Rutge who died in June 2015 from a ghastly car accident and buried in his native North West region was promoted to the rank of Police Commissioner, on November the 3rd by a presidential decree with advancement in step and grade.

This is not the first time the head of state has appointed a deceased person in a position of responsibility or grant awards to dead people. In 1995, Biya did appoint a dead man as divisional officer for Akawaya Sub division. He later replaced the deceased after The Herald newspaper published a report stating the civil administrator had long travelled to the land of his ancestors while serving in Mundemba, Ndian division.

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16.Nov.2015

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The Prime Minister and Head of Government, Philemon Yang has met with Achaleke Christian Leke, the only Cameroonian contesting elections to head the Commonwealth Youth Council,CYC coming up in Malta. The audience was part of a preparatory meeting for Cameroon’s participation in the Commonwealth Head of Governments Meeting (CHOGM) this November 2015 in Malta. The meeting was an opportunity for Achaleke Christian to officially present his candidacy for the position of a representative for Africa and Europe Regional Commonwealth Youth Council elections scheduled for 24th November 2015, in Malta.

Achaleke Christian Leke who is the Cameroon Youth Ambassador to the Commonwealth used the platform to present his motivation and campaign strategy influenced by his experience in youth civil society actions and consultations with young people in Cameroon and beyond. During the high profile meeting, the CYC aspirant also presented his plan of action and level of preparedness for the upcoming elections, a plan that was highly appreciated by the Head of Government who reportedly pledged Cameroon’s support to his course. Achaleke Christian also held strategic talks with Cameroon’s Minister of Youth Affairs and Civic Education, Monouna Fotso.

Achaleke Christian Leke has been working with Cameroonian youths for eight years in the domains of youth empowerment, inclusion and participation of young people in policy and development. He is the National Coordinator of Local Youth Corner, Cameroon, a youth-led civil society organisation in the country. He has equally represented the voices of young Cameroonians in several international events including; the 2015 United Nations General Assembly side events, where he made a presentation at the Global Summit against Violent Extremism in New York City.

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16.Nov.2015

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Following the attacks on Paris on Friday 13 November 2015, President Paul BIYA declared his unflinching support to President François HOLLANDE and the people of France. In a condolence letter sent to the French President, the Cameroonian dictator wrote that it was with great consternation and deep emotions that he learnt of the cowardly and barbaric terrorist attacks that occurred in Paris on 13 November 2015.

President Paul BIYA categorically condemned these attacks on innocent civilians in very strong terms. The Head of State further assured the French President of the total support of all Cameroonians to him, the French Government and the French people who are facing such sad moments.

The President also had a soft mind for the victims, while expressing his condolences to the bereaved families. President BIYA then reassured his French counterpart of his availability and determination to continue the ruthless fight against the terrorists and their obscure ideologies.

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16.Nov.2015

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President Biya has appointed a dead man as head of the police department in the Upper Nkam constituency in the West region. Fongang Lovala Rutge who died in June 2015 from a ghastly car accident and buried in his native North West region was promoted to the rank of Police Commissioner, on November the 3rd by a presidential decree with advancement in step and grade.

This is not the first time the head of state has appointed a deceased person in a position of responsibility or grant awards to dead people. In 1995, Biya did appoint a dead man as divisional officer for Akawaya Sub division. He later replaced the deceased after The Herald newspaper published a report stating the civil administrator had long travelled to the land of his ancestors while serving in Mundemba, Ndian division.

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16.Nov.2015

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Transporters trade unionist in Cameroon have met with the Minister of Trade, Luc Magloire Atangana to voice out their grievances on the increase in prices of petroleum products. The meeting was held this Friday 12th November 2015 in the presence of the Minister of Labour and Social Security Basile Atangana Kouna as the mediator and representatives of transporters across the territory. According to these angered transporters, the meeting comes on the heels of a general drop in prices of petroleum products worldwide but have failed to drop in Cameroon as a litre of kerosene that was sold at FCFA 210 FCFA now is slightly above FCFA 300. Transporters trade unionist who could not hold their temperaments spoke at the highest of their tones with some many questions to why prices of these necessities are high in Cameroon but not in the world market.

One of the transporters who from his tone was vexed and arrogant to any person who tried to calm him down, told the press that they want the Minister to endorse their proposals to drop fuels pierces within 48 hours or else they will stage a nationwide demonstration. He further explained that on 7th July 2014, President Paul Biya signed a decree reducing fuel prices in Cameroon, but till date prices of petroleum products like kerosene, gas and fuel amongst others have steeply risen instead. To the trade unionists, discussions will not be lengthened with the Minister as all they want is a decrease in prices of petroleum products.

The grievous scene at the Ministry caused the Minister to ask the press out for an indoor discussion with these angered persons. It is worth noting that these transporters’ trade unionists met with the Prime Minster Head of Government, Philemon Yang on Monday 2nd November 2015 to plead with him to ask the police to stop harassing transporters and to issue subventions in petroleum products. Later on, they were at the court yard Ministry of Transport with the same tone. These transporters made a stop by at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security for the same reasons.

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14.Nov.2015

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General Martin Tumenta Chomu of the Cameroon army who currently heads the UN forces in the Central African Republic, CAR is reportedly missing now for several weeks. Local media reports say he has not been seen in decoration ceremonies and promotion to higher grades of some elements of his regiment since September 15, 2015. Some reports have suggested that General Tumenta Chomu may have been sidelined following the numerous sex scandals that rocked the UN mission in CAR.

The head of the UN mission code named, Minusca was included in the commission to investigate and educate troops involved in sexual abuse cases and immediately take preventive and disciplinary action. A sister publication Aurore Plus revealed that General Tumenta may have left the CAR officially for the United States for health reasons. General Tumenta Chomu has already exceeded the period of absence allowed by law and may be charged for desertion and replaced by UN Secretary General, Ban ki moon.

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14.Nov.2015

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