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An increasing number of Cameroonians are becoming aware of the danger to which young girls and women are exposed after being trafficked to the Middle East supposedly to serve as domestic workers. Unfortunately, when these women seeking to improve their lot and that of their families reach their destinations, they discover to their dismay that they are actually modern day slaves.

According to Titanji Beatrice, National Vice President of Nkumu Fed Fed, the charity that combats human trafficking, recent reporting on the issue has so far led to the repatriation of two women from Kuwait. “We are dealing with an issue about which the larger public was very ignorant. No one will, given what will happen to their daughter, send a child into slavery after borrowing money to sponsor the trip. There is no doubt that the nation's government daily, Cameroon Tribune special report informed the large and critical audience, ranging from top national and international decision-makers to regional and local authorities as well as the general public,” explained Titanji Beatrice.

As a result of the increased public awareness on the plight of trafficked women, the National Vice President of Nkumu Fed Fed acknowledged that her association has since received many calls and inquiries from members of the public and concerned families. “The calls received from the public were a clear indicator that a wide audience had been sensitized on this matter. Over the last two months, a day does not pass by without one person talking to us about human trafficking to the countries in the Middle East and how they can help out. Prior to this, many people did not know the social cost of sending their children to just any type of job anywhere in the world,” Titanji Beatrice pointed out. 

“Parents from the USA have called to inquire of their daughters and loved ones they supported to travel to Kuwait. Nkumu Fed Fed has also received calls from some victims abroad seeking assistance for repatriation. Some NGOs have contacted us to inquire how they could be of assistance to stop this heinous crime. As an organisation, we are happy to know that our efforts with the support of the media have had a positive impact on our fellow compatriots,” concluded the National Vice President of Nkumu Fed Fed.

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19.Sep.2015

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An increasing number of Cameroonians are becoming aware of the danger to which young girls and women are exposed after being trafficked to the Middle East supposedly to serve as domestic workers. Unfortunately, when these women seeking to improve their lot and that of their families reach their destinations, they discover to their dismay that they are actually modern day slaves.

According to Titanji Beatrice, National Vice President of Nkumu Fed Fed, the charity that combats human trafficking, recent reporting on the issue has so far led to the repatriation of two women from Kuwait. “We are dealing with an issue about which the larger public was very ignorant. No one will, given what will happen to their daughter, send a child into slavery after borrowing money to sponsor the trip. There is no doubt that the nation's government daily, Cameroon Tribune special report informed the large and critical audience, ranging from top national and international decision-makers to regional and local authorities as well as the general public,” explained Titanji Beatrice.

As a result of the increased public awareness on the plight of trafficked women, the National Vice President of Nkumu Fed Fed acknowledged that her association has since received many calls and inquiries from members of the public and concerned families. “The calls received from the public were a clear indicator that a wide audience had been sensitized on this matter. Over the last two months, a day does not pass by without one person talking to us about human trafficking to the countries in the Middle East and how they can help out. Prior to this, many people did not know the social cost of sending their children to just any type of job anywhere in the world,” Titanji Beatrice pointed out. 

“Parents from the USA have called to inquire of their daughters and loved ones they supported to travel to Kuwait. Nkumu Fed Fed has also received calls from some victims abroad seeking assistance for repatriation. Some NGOs have contacted us to inquire how they could be of assistance to stop this heinous crime. As an organisation, we are happy to know that our efforts with the support of the media have had a positive impact on our fellow compatriots,” concluded the National Vice President of Nkumu Fed Fed.

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An increasing number of Cameroonians are becoming aware of the danger to which young girls and women are exposed after being trafficked to the Middle East supposedly to serve as domestic workers. Unfortunately, when these women seeking to improve their lot and that of their families reach their destinations, they discover to their dismay that they are actually modern day slaves.

According to Titanji Beatrice, National Vice President of Nkumu Fed Fed, the charity that combats human trafficking, recent reporting on the issue has so far led to the repatriation of two women from Kuwait. “We are dealing with an issue about which the larger public was very ignorant. No one will, given what will happen to their daughter, send a child into slavery after borrowing money to sponsor the trip. There is no doubt that the nation's government daily, Cameroon Tribune special report informed the large and critical audience, ranging from top national and international decision-makers to regional and local authorities as well as the general public,” explained Titanji Beatrice.

As a result of the increased public awareness on the plight of trafficked women, the National Vice President of Nkumu Fed Fed acknowledged that her association has since received many calls and inquiries from members of the public and concerned families. “The calls received from the public were a clear indicator that a wide audience had been sensitized on this matter. Over the last two months, a day does not pass by without one person talking to us about human trafficking to the countries in the Middle East and how they can help out. Prior to this, many people did not know the social cost of sending their children to just any type of job anywhere in the world,” Titanji Beatrice pointed out. 

“Parents from the USA have called to inquire of their daughters and loved ones they supported to travel to Kuwait. Nkumu Fed Fed has also received calls from some victims abroad seeking assistance for repatriation. Some NGOs have contacted us to inquire how they could be of assistance to stop this heinous crime. As an organisation, we are happy to know that our efforts with the support of the media have had a positive impact on our fellow compatriots,” concluded the National Vice President of Nkumu Fed Fed.

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19.Sep.2015

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An increasing number of Cameroonians are becoming aware of the danger to which young girls and women are exposed after being trafficked to the Middle East supposedly to serve as domestic workers. Unfortunately, when these women seeking to improve their lot and that of their families reach their destinations, they discover to their dismay that they are actually modern day slaves.

According to Titanji Beatrice, National Vice President of Nkumu Fed Fed, the charity that combats human trafficking, recent reporting on the issue has so far led to the repatriation of two women from Kuwait. “We are dealing with an issue about which the larger public was very ignorant. No one will, given what will happen to their daughter, send a child into slavery after borrowing money to sponsor the trip. There is no doubt that the nation's government daily, Cameroon Tribune special report informed the large and critical audience, ranging from top national and international decision-makers to regional and local authorities as well as the general public,” explained Titanji Beatrice.

As a result of the increased public awareness on the plight of trafficked women, the National Vice President of Nkumu Fed Fed acknowledged that her association has since received many calls and inquiries from members of the public and concerned families. “The calls received from the public were a clear indicator that a wide audience had been sensitized on this matter. Over the last two months, a day does not pass by without one person talking to us about human trafficking to the countries in the Middle East and how they can help out. Prior to this, many people did not know the social cost of sending their children to just any type of job anywhere in the world,” Titanji Beatrice pointed out. 

“Parents from the USA have called to inquire of their daughters and loved ones they supported to travel to Kuwait. Nkumu Fed Fed has also received calls from some victims abroad seeking assistance for repatriation. Some NGOs have contacted us to inquire how they could be of assistance to stop this heinous crime. As an organisation, we are happy to know that our efforts with the support of the media have had a positive impact on our fellow compatriots,” concluded the National Vice President of Nkumu Fed Fed.

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President Paul Biya on Tuesday evening signed several decrees dismissing and appointing rectors of state universities and also cultural delegates to some Cameroon embassies in the West and the Republic of South Africa. The Biya decrees sacked three out of the ten state rectors in the country. In the University of Douala, Dieudonné Oyono, who several months ago retired from the Cameroon public service was replaced by Francis Xavier Etoa, former advisor at the Prime Minister’s office who also had retired from the public service ever since 2013. Both the old and incoming rectors are from Biya’s Fang-Beti ethnic group.

The University of Dschang created in 1993, also saw the departure of Anaclet Fomethe who headed the establishment for almost 10 years. He was replaced by Roger Tsafack Nanfosso. Both men are natives from Menoua division hosting the University of Dschang. Ibrahima Adamou, appointed Rector of the University of Yaoundé 2, did replace Oumarou Bouba. Both are Muslims from the North region of Cameroon. 

Contrary to what some CPDM political commentators stated immediately after the appointments were made public that age factor was behind President Biya’s calculation, we of this publication would like to argue that the age limit seem not to be the main reason for these dismissals. For instance, the Rectors of the University of Maroua (Far North) and that of Ngaoundere, in the Adamawa region are still in office. To be sure, Amvam Zollo, since 2002, is the Rector of the University of Ngaoundere, beyond 9 years prescribed by the 1999 law on public institutions while that of Maroua has been 13 years on the job.

Cameroon Concord understands that the newly appointed academics are all ardent supporters of the ruling CPDM party-----again, another clever manoeuvre from a head of state who only appoints people indebted to him. Like the military, this pattern gives President Biya absolute control of all civilian leaders. President Biya’s management style has politicized universities in the country and this is not conducive to good governance and the effectiveness sought at academic institutions.

Biya also appointed officials in Cameroon embassies abroad. These include South Africa, Germany, Algeria, Belgium, Canada, China, the US, Britain, France, Nigeria and Morocco. Mr.Paul Biya, for sure, has just completed his political comeback after 27 days outside the country. The decrees on Tuesday could be the first of a long series.

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16.Sep.2015

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President Paul Biya on Tuesday evening signed several decrees dismissing and appointing rectors of state universities and also cultural delegates to some Cameroon embassies in the West and the Republic of South Africa. The Biya decrees sacked three out of the ten state rectors in the country. In the University of Douala, Dieudonné Oyono, who several months ago retired from the Cameroon public service was replaced by Francis Xavier Etoa, former advisor at the Prime Minister’s office who also had retired from the public service ever since 2013. Both the old and incoming rectors are from Biya’s Fang-Beti ethnic group.

The University of Dschang created in 1993, also saw the departure of Anaclet Fomethe who headed the establishment for almost 10 years. He was replaced by Roger Tsafack Nanfosso. Both men are natives from Menoua division hosting the University of Dschang. Ibrahima Adamou, appointed Rector of the University of Yaoundé 2, did replace Oumarou Bouba. Both are Muslims from the North region of Cameroon. 

Contrary to what some CPDM political commentators stated immediately after the appointments were made public that age factor was behind President Biya’s calculation, we of this publication would like to argue that the age limit seem not to be the main reason for these dismissals. For instance, the Rectors of the University of Maroua (Far North) and that of Ngaoundere, in the Adamawa region are still in office. To be sure, Amvam Zollo, since 2002, is the Rector of the University of Ngaoundere, beyond 9 years prescribed by the 1999 law on public institutions while that of Maroua has been 13 years on the job.

Cameroon Concord understands that the newly appointed academics are all ardent supporters of the ruling CPDM party-----again, another clever manoeuvre from a head of state who only appoints people indebted to him. Like the military, this pattern gives President Biya absolute control of all civilian leaders. President Biya’s management style has politicized universities in the country and this is not conducive to good governance and the effectiveness sought at academic institutions.

Biya also appointed officials in Cameroon embassies abroad. These include South Africa, Germany, Algeria, Belgium, Canada, China, the US, Britain, France, Nigeria and Morocco. Mr.Paul Biya, for sure, has just completed his political comeback after 27 days outside the country. The decrees on Tuesday could be the first of a long series.

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16.Sep.2015

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