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A team from the National Brigade of Repression and Fraud at the Ministry of Commerce (MINCOMMERCE) has impounded a tonne of frozen chicken. The consignment was seized on Saturday the 7th of November 2015 at Essazok, situated at the outskirts of Yaounde. The stock considered illegal, was discovered properly concealed amongst luggage in a public transport vehicle. 

The head of the repression team, Martin Charles Abessolo Monefong explained that the discovery was made after a tip-off. Surveillance was intensified after information got to competent authorities that huge quantities of frozen chicken had illegally entered Cameroon from neighbouring countries. The Ministry of Livestock, Fisheries and Animal Industries and the team from MINCOMMERCE carried out a joint operation that track down the criminals.

The Minister of Trade, Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana personally travelled to Essazok on Sunday the 8th of November 2015 to ensure the complete destruction of the banned foodstuff. Minister Magloire Mbarga cautioned the public on the dangers of consuming chicken of doubtful quality. He also revealed that the illegal importation of frozen chicken constitutes health risks for consumers.

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09.Nov.2015

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The event was President Biya’s 33rd anniversary at the helm of State and CPDM faithfuls in Mbengwi and Batibo took turns to count their blessings with Paul Biya as their standard bearer. It was a day for them to recognize President Biya’s love for Momo division with the latest in their list of blessings being the appointment of an illustrious daughter, Mbah Acha nee Fomundam Rose Engwari as the Minister Delegate at the Presidency in charge of Supreme State Audit. Setting the tone for the anniversary messages for Momo I and II, CPDM section leaders, Mayors and traditional rulers, Tebe Beatrice, Tembi Jacob, their Majesties, Teche Njei II, Mbah Nyamsig said it was a rare moment to celebrate their hero, Paul Biya, an icon, a man of divine wisdom and a reference point for peace, tolerance and nation building.

Speaker after speaker sounded off about 33 years of the President whom they say has never forgotten Momo division. They showcased the last government reshuffle where Momo was still favoured with the appointment of Madam Mbah Acha Rose. Song and dance demonstrated President Biya’s special love for Momo division with revelations by Tembi Jacob that construction work is on course on the bumpy Mbengwi- Acha road. It was also a moment for special prayers committing Minister Mbah Acha née Fomundam Rose Engwari to God’s care. They found in her, another blessing for Metta and Moghamo people. Anniversary songs and support marches on the streets of Mbengwi and Batibo dropped curtains on the event.

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09.Nov.2015

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A team from the National Brigade of Repression and Fraud at the Ministry of Commerce (MINCOMMERCE) has impounded a tonne of frozen chicken. The consignment was seized on Saturday the 7th of November 2015 at Essazok, situated at the outskirts of Yaounde. The stock considered illegal, was discovered properly concealed amongst luggage in a public transport vehicle. 

The head of the repression team, Martin Charles Abessolo Monefong explained that the discovery was made after a tip-off. Surveillance was intensified after information got to competent authorities that huge quantities of frozen chicken had illegally entered Cameroon from neighbouring countries. The Ministry of Livestock, Fisheries and Animal Industries and the team from MINCOMMERCE carried out a joint operation that track down the criminals.

The Minister of Trade, Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana personally travelled to Essazok on Sunday the 8th of November 2015 to ensure the complete destruction of the banned foodstuff. Minister Magloire Mbarga cautioned the public on the dangers of consuming chicken of doubtful quality. He also revealed that the illegal importation of frozen chicken constitutes health risks for consumers.

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09.Nov.2015

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Land Transport Trade Unions in Cameroon are warming up to begin a nationwide strike come November 16 2015, if the government does not cut down fuel prices. After a meeting in Yaounde on October 29, the trade unionists sounded a note of caution to Prime Minister Philemon Yang. They hinted that they should be represented in the board of directors of the Stabilization fund for Hydrocarbons and that the CPDM government should take serious action to curb illegal transporters.

The trade unionists lamented that despite the drop in petroleum products in the world market since July 2014, Cameroon regrettably has not honored an earlier arrangement of fuel increase in the country from 569frs to 650frs per liter for petrol and gas oil from 520frs to 600frs. They wondered aloud that even though Cameroon is an oil producing nation, the increase in the prices of petroleum products has ushered inflation and weighs greatly on the majority of the population who are living below UN poverty line.

Cameroon government officials have reportedly responded to the threats explaining that things are the way they are because SONARA, the oil refinery company exports the crude oil she extracts and import a lighter one for processing, hence the high price paid by citizens. Experts at SONARA also say between 2008 and 2013 state subvention on fuel stood at 1,200billion and 157billion within the first six months of 2014. Cameroon Concord understands the World Bank is not happy with the continuous subsidy by the state arguing that it has a positive impact only on the rich and detrimental to the vast majority of Cameroonians as inflation has been the ultimate outcome.

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07.Nov.2015

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Land Transport Trade Unions in Cameroon are warming up to begin a nationwide strike come November 16 2015, if the government does not cut down fuel prices. After a meeting in Yaounde on October 29, the trade unionists sounded a note of caution to Prime Minister Philemon Yang. They hinted that they should be represented in the board of directors of the Stabilization fund for Hydrocarbons and that the CPDM government should take serious action to curb illegal transporters.

The trade unionists lamented that despite the drop in petroleum products in the world market since July 2014, Cameroon regrettably has not honored an earlier arrangement of fuel increase in the country from 569frs to 650frs per liter for petrol and gas oil from 520frs to 600frs. They wondered aloud that even though Cameroon is an oil producing nation, the increase in the prices of petroleum products has ushered inflation and weighs greatly on the majority of the population who are living below UN poverty line.

Cameroon government officials have reportedly responded to the threats explaining that things are the way they are because SONARA, the oil refinery company exports the crude oil she extracts and import a lighter one for processing, hence the high price paid by citizens. Experts at SONARA also say between 2008 and 2013 state subvention on fuel stood at 1,200billion and 157billion within the first six months of 2014. Cameroon Concord understands the World Bank is not happy with the continuous subsidy by the state arguing that it has a positive impact only on the rich and detrimental to the vast majority of Cameroonians as inflation has been the ultimate outcome.

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07.Nov.2015

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The visiting French Secretary of State for Development and La Francophonie, Annick Girardin has launched a project to create 3500 jobs for youths in the Far North Region. The French emissary launched the labour intensive project during her visit to the region this November 2015.

The project which involves the various councils in the region is being funded by the C2D partnership agreement. Annick Girardin explained that the jobs will help keep the youth off the streets and prevent them from being exposed to recruitment by terrorist groups.

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06.Nov.2015

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