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The trial of the former Minister of Public Works Dieudonné Ambassa Zang entered the examination of witnesses phase on Wednesday 28 January at the Special Criminal Court in Yaoundé. The former Minister of Public Works and his co-defendants are alleged to have embezzled over 5,820,645,438 Billion CFA in the award of contracts. Dieudonne Ambassa Zang who was sacked by President Biya and his parliamentary immunity lifted for possible prosecution successfully escaped to France since 2010.

On Wednesday, the co-defendants in the trial began bringing clarification on what they are charged. Bikié Scholastica Henriette Simone who was Deputy Director of Personnel and Salaries at the time was charged for diversion of state funds between 2005 and 2006 amounting to 28,952,000 FCFA and 7,672,660 FCFA respectively.  The second accused Thierry Amougui was the Financial Controller of the Budget Directorate. The Special Criminal Court also did interrogate Serges Abouem of the General Directorate of the Treasury. The case was postponed to February 6th when another witness and co-accused, Mengué Meka Raphael will be examined by the prosecutor of the court. Cameroon Concord is asking anyone who finds former Minister Dieudonne Ambassa Zang in France to kindly inform him of the necessity to return back to Cameroon and clear his name in front of the judges of the Special Criminal Court.Failure to do so by February 6th, Cameroon Concord will go ahead and put up an obituary announcement on him.

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29.Jan.2015

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The world will celebrate the International Women’s Day on the 8^th of March, 2015. The theme for this year’s celebration corresponds exactly to the situation of women in our time. In an age where women are still being discriminated against!! where women are denied justice when their dignity as human beings are violated!! In a world where women must remain silent in the face of heinous crime like rape because they are afraid of being punished even for being victims, it is just exactly right to advocate for equal rights for women. However, a lot has been achieved but apparently looks insignificant. As the world celebrates the International Women’s Day on the 8^th of March 2015, we allow ourselves the opportunity to celebrate women who have broken the barriers of gender segregation to rise to positions of responsibility in our society.

So, on the 7th of March 2015, we the women residing in the beautiful city of Essen- Nordrhein-Westfalen province in Germany will be celebrating!! Our celebration will be taking place on the 7th, mindful of the fact that the world will come together on the 8th to commemorate this day because of the availability of facilities and the convenience of location. Our day will begin with a Press Conference and a Seminar. Other highlights of the celebration will feature traditional dances from women groups from Nigeria, Cameroon, India and Brazil. Participants will be entertained to an International Menu (Buffet). This event is under the patronage of Ms. Delphine Mukete CEO, African Ivory Germany in collaboration with Kuzierem Förderverein and IWPG Essen. Be with us on the 7th of March and let your support for women be heard loud and clear.

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The late Madam Françoise Foning will be buried on February 28, 2015 in her village in Bafou, Menoua Division in the Western Region. The deceased mayor of the urban district of Douala 5th will embark on her final journey from Yaounde the nation's capital to Bafou via her political stronghold in Bépanda in the economic capital, Douala. Below is a tentative funeral program as made public by her family.

February 25, 2015

*Removal of corpse from the Yaoundé General Hospital

Mass in the Cathedral of Notre Dame des Victoires Yaounde

 *Departure to Douala

Wake keep at home of the deceased to Bépanda-Douala

Vigil Mass

February 26, 2015

*Laid in state at the Douala 5th Council Hall

Transfer to Omnisport Stadium Bépanda

People vigil with ecumenical service and various events

February 27, 2015

*Departure of funeral procession to the village Bafou

Arrival - Installation - Traditional Ceremony

Vigil until dawn

February 28, 2015

*Solemn ceremony on the esplanade of the chiefdom Johnny Baleng to Bafou

Mass - Testimonials

Burial in the strictest of privacy

 

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28.Jan.2015

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Ivory Coast's authorities say a majority of 21 children kidnapped in recent weeks have been found dead with their bodies mutilated, raising fears of a wave of ritual sacrifices ahead of elections. Most of the children were found dead, mutilated, decapitated and without their genitals in various parts of Ivory Coast since December, police said. “The phenomenon is real and unusual. Our services have registered 21 cases,” said police chief, Brindou M'Bia. Security forces have been placed on high alert over the recent spate of child abductions, M'Bia added.

Many residents fear the ritualistic-style killings are linked to the presidential and possibly legislative elections scheduled to take place toward the end of the year. Corrupt businessmen and politicians are believed to be using children’s body parts in mystical and occult practices, which are supposed to give them money and supernatural powers. The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) has urged authorities to do everything possible to identify those responsible for the abductions.

Another spate of child abductions hit the country ahead of elections in 2010. Rumors of kidnappings, notably of albinos, for ritual sacrifices have circulated during election years.The West African nation has suffered a decade of political and military crisis.

Culled from Presstv

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Fake degrees and certificates of achievement are in circulation in Cameroon ever since the launch of a police recruitment scheme. Cameroon National Police launched in December 2014, a program to recruit 9,400 young Cameroonians over a two year period at the rate of 4,700 per year. According to the Police force, the purpose is to fill the gap brought about by numerous deaths and retirement. The folder filing deadline is February 6, 2015.

The whole process has been shambolic and marred by the presentation of fake university degrees, diplomas and above all, fakes fiscal stamps. Our correspondent in Yaounde hinted at the time of writing this report that police have uncovered a bureau in Bonamoussadi near the university campus that produces fake diplomas.

It is a common practice in Cameroon that whenever a competitive examination is announced candidates buy diplomas at high prices. The practice has been for ages despite police hauls with some persons using certificates of their dead ones and even family members residing in the Diaspora to get jobs.

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27.Jan.2015

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The judiciary is one area that the Biya Francophone Beti-Ewondo regime has demonstrated its frightful and unloving attitude towards the Anglophone community in Cameroon. Even when Simon Achidi Achu was appointed Prime Minister, the Francophones immediately concocted the post of a Vice Prime Minister and it is often given to a powerful Francophone figure to bully to submission the anglophone leader. Even with Philemon Yang, the Biya Francophone Beti-Ewondo hegemony still has a powerful Secretary General who reports to him on the actions of the Prime Minister. This attitude is completely unacceptable and supports the case for an Anglophone state. President Biya's recent appointments after the High Judicial Council meeting signals that the marriage between Francophones and Anglophones has broken down irretrievably. We of Cameroon Concord hereby present to our readers a frank, candid and thoughtful key to understanding President Paul Biya's anti anglophone stance over the last 32 years.

Structure of the Supreme Court and administrative positions before the December 2014 high judicial council meeting

1)Bench:

First President: Alexis Dipanda Mouelle

Judicial Bench: 

President: Alexis Dipanda Mouelle (Held two positions cumulatively)

Audit Bench:

President: Marc Ateba Ombala

Administrative Bench: 

President: Atangana Clement

2) Legal Department

Attorney General (Procureur General in French): Martin Rissouck A Moulong

1st Deputy Attorney General: Mr Belibi 


Names and positions after the December 2014 (Now as it stands)

First President: Daniel Mekobe Sone

Audit bench President: Marck Ateba Ombala

Judicial Bench President: Bisteck Dagobert

Administrative Bench: Andre Belombe

Attorney General: Luc Ndjondo

1st Deputy Attorney General: George Mbengue



The AGBAW-EBAI DEBATE can now reveal that no Anglophone holds any of the administrative top positions in the court. Why? Correspondingly, Dipanda Mouelle was first president and president of the judicial bench cumulatively. Why so much power vested on an individual?

Anglophone judges in the supreme court presently are as follows:

Epuli Mathias-Deputy president(Was interim president of the administrative bench at one time. Biya and his Francophone Beti-Ewondo government thinks he not ripe to hold the position now full time)
Mr Morfaw (Advocate General)
Mrs Asuagbor (Deputy President)
Hilman Egbe (Advocate General)
Mr Teghen (Advocate General)
Mr Moma (Deputy President)
Mrs Mutchia (Deputy President-Audit bench)
Mrs Wacka (Deputy President-audit bench)
Mr Mballe (Deputy President)
Njumbe Erbest (Deputy President)
Mr Mbah (Advocate General)
Mr.Ayah paul (Advocate General)

Out of circa 70 members of the court we have only 12/13 Anglophones. No one has an executive position in the highest court in the land. This Biya action cannot be accidental!! It is deliberate!!!!!! Any Anglophone who is strong is appointed deputy and of course power is in the hands of the boss NOT the assistant. Anglophone constitute 17 per cent of the court. THIS IS A COUNTRY THAT ANGLOPHONE CHILDREN ARE FIGHTING AND DYING IN THE FAR NORTH TO DEFEND. It is indeed shameful, disgusting and disgraceful. There is even a lack of gender balance in a country that pretends to respect the rights of women. Justice Florence Arrey is one of the most senior judges in Cameroon today with international standing. Justice Epuli Mathias super scale magistrate (First Group) has been interim president of the Administrative Bench but cannot hold any of the functions even today. Justice Guanmesia Lucy (former minister) and her husband are capable of being President of the Supreme Court or Attorney General. Or why can Itoe Benjamin-a long standing judge with international reputation not be appointed president of Supreme Court or Attorney General? All what our Anglophone Judges have is a black 607 or a 407 peugeot, a driver, a fix telephone with free international calls, a fridge constantly filled with drinks and regular invitations to attend lavish state functions at home and abroad. What can Justice Guanmesia do as Secretary General in the Ministry of Justice with a strong Francophone figure like Laurent Esso? 

The AGBAW-EBAI DEBATE is asking the question: Do English speaking Cameroonians have a future in the Republic of Cameroon?

 

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27.Jan.2015

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