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Two individuals lost their lives over the weekend in a traffic accident in the locality of Mbang, Kadey department, East region. The driver, Thieri Mbame, and a passenger, Germaine Abeba, have passed away. Several other injured individuals were taken to healthcare facilities, including the Mbang district hospital.

The public transport vehicle, a Saviem brand with registration CH988810, departed from Batouri around 7 a.m. heading to Mbang. It ended up in the watercourse, about two kilometers from the center of Mbang. According to eyewitness accounts, the vehicle lost control on a descent before attempting to cross the bridge. Unexpectedly, it ended up in the waters of Mbang with 19 people on board.

Another traffic accident occurred in the Djebem district, Koung-Khi department, resulting in one fatality. A truck transporting around sixty employees of an agropastoral group overturned on November 10th. Witnesses suggest that the driver, traveling at high speed, misjudged the turn.

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14.Nov.2023

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The politician and traditional ruler died in Turkey on November 7, 2023 where he was seeking medical attention.

The death has been announced of Senator Chief Anja Simon. The septuagenarian died in Turkey on November 7, 2023 where he travelled for medical attention. He was serving his third mandate at the Senate and was re-appointed for the third time by the President of the Republic on March 31, 2023. The politician was also traditional ruler of Bantakpa village, Akwaya Subdivision, Manyu Division of the South West Region.
The deceased who got into the Senate in 2013 was the First Secretary of the National Defence and Security Committee of the law-making House. The late legislator retired as a lecturer at the Higher Teachers Training College, ENS, Bambili, North West Region. Before his appointed into the Senate, he was lecturer at the Bamenda University of Science and Technology. With an encouraging educational career and being an educator himself, the Senator is said to diligently read through bills brought before Senators for scrutiny and listened attentively to the explanations of members of government when questioned on a subject.
The member of the Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) party was amongst those that fought for the disenclavement of the Akwaya Subdivision.
Getting the news of his death, Senator Charles Mbella Moki said he is very devastated.

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14.Nov.2023

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Young Cameroonian comedian and singer died following a traffic accident this Thursday, June 15, 2023 on national road number 3, linking Douala and Yaoundé

The Cameroonian Showbiz world is in mourning. Cabrel Nanjip Nyamto, did not survive a road accident which occurred this Thursday morning near Boumnyebel, between Douala and Yaoundé.

The car of this young humorist full of life, a blue Lexus, was hit head-on by a truck.

The damage sustained by his SUV justifies the impact of the crash. Cabrel Nanjip Nyamto, who was visibly alone in the car, reportedly died on the spot. In any case, health official at the regional hospital in Edéa, in Sanaga Maritime, Littoral Region later confirmed his death.

During his lifetime, the 33 year old artist, who had made his debut as an actor, developed his career by also practicing in music and as an influencer on social media.

It's indeed a tragic loss for the Cameroonian Showbiz world to lose Cabrel Nanjip Nyamto in such a traffic accident. As a young comedian, singer, actor, and influencer, he had a promising career ahead of him. The impact of his passing has been felt deeply among artists, fans, and well-wishers, who are all mourning his untimely death. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and all those affected by this sad news.

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16.Jun.2023

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A ghastly accident involving a student transport bus and a sand truck in Moliwe, located between Mutengene and Mile 4 Limbe in Fako, the South West region of Cameroon, has left several dead. The victims are students from GTHS Ombe, who were on their way to school early this morning.
Unofficial figures put the death toll at around a dozen.
The Sand truck crashed into the leaving many death at the scene. Several others who were wounded have been transferred to nearby hospitals for treatment. The unfortunate incident took place very early this morning.
Our sincere condolences to the bereaved families

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31.Mar.2023

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A communique titled “Authorisation to sell fuel in cans and other containers to households” was  sent on 21 March 2023 to companies distributing petroleum products operating in Cameroon, by the Minister of Water and Energy, Gaston Eloundou Essomba. The member of the government thus prescribed to marketers to sell fuel in cans of maximum 100 litres.

“Following the difficulties that users are experiencing in obtaining fuel (super, diesel or paraffin) from fuel stations, for use in the operation of certain household equipment, I have the honour to inform you that I authorise, exceptionally, the sale of the said products to users in cans and other containers in your fuel stations, for domestic use. However, the volumes sold to a user should not exceed one hundred (100) litres for each product”  Gaston Eloundou Essomba wrote.

However, it is understood that the sale of petroleum products in drums and cubitainers at fuel stations to companies or for export to neighbouring countries is strictly prohibited.

Gaston Eloundou Essomba is thus canceling after nearly a year the ban placed on  the sale of fuel in drums. Indeed, in a circular addressed to regional governors, dated 21 April 2022, the Minister of Water and Energy revealed that he had observed that petroleum products intended for local consumption are sold in cans and other non-regulatory containers outside Cameroon.

“The sale of petroleum products in cans or any other container for destinations outside the national territory is strictly forbidden; companies approved for the export of petroleum products are required to present the exclusive authorisation of the Minister of Water and Energy during administrative controls,” the government member instructed.

Many contest this decision and deem it dangerous and criminal for Cameroonians. Francis Eyalla , President of the National Consumers Network strongly contradicts this decision and calls on the Minister to redraw his decision for the safety of its citizens .

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26.Mar.2023

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Three people were hospitalized after an accident in Bamenda, Cameroon. The accident happened on the outskirts of Bamenda, on the road between  Bambui and Bambili. The three people who got out of the car were taken to a nearby hospital where they are being treated. According to road users, this is the second accident on the Bambui - Bambili road in just five days. Road users blamed the accidents on road contractors who dio not properly demarcate the areas of the road  being repaired.

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22.Mar.2023

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