Day: March 12, 2024

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Littoral:The mayor of Mombo, Janvier Kunde, has passed away

By Charity Nginyu

The Littoral Region of Cameroon is mourning the loss of one of its leaders Janvier Kunde, the Mayor of Mombo, who has passed away.

Reports have it that Janvier Kunde, a member of the Social Democratic Front (SDF), succumbed to illness on Friday, March 8, 2024.

In a communique dated Monday, March 11, 2024, the Senior Divisional Officer for Moungo, Yves Bertrand officially announced the passing away of Janvier Kunde.

‘The Senior Divisional Officer of the Moungo Division has deep regret to announce the death of Mr. KUNDE Janvier, Mayor of the Municipality of Mombo, which occurred on Friday, March 8, 2024, following a long illness,’ the communique partly read.

He went ahead to address his condolences to the family of the local administrative authority, and that of the Minister of Decentralization and Local Development.

News of his passing has reverberated throughout the region, with many expressing their condolences and fond memories of the late mayor.

Members of various political parties
, including the Cameroonian Socialist Party (SDF), after being informed of his demise, converged at his residence to pay their respects and offer support to Janvier Kunde’s family.

Source: Cameroon News Agency

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House Approves Appointment of 16 Supreme Court Judges


Addis Ababa: The House of People’s Representatives (HPR) has approved today the appointment of 16 Supreme Court judges and referred two draft bills to the relevant standing committee.

Government Whip Tesfaye Beljige said on the occasion that the government has been undertaking various activities to improve the justice system based on complaints of the public.

Accordingly, priority has been given to respond to demands in justice by improving the judicial system establishing transparent, free, independent, accessible, and efficient justice system, he added.

Today’s appointment is part of that reform, Tesfaye pointed out.

The government whip revealed that more judges have been recruited to match the increasing load of cases in the Supreme Court.

The appointment of the judges was conducted based on educational qualification, experience, ethics, knowledge and competence as well as acceptance in the society, according to Tesfaye.

The HPR unanimously approved the appointments.

Moreover, the House has referred
the bills proposed to determine the awarding of Ethiopian medals, awards, public holidays, and celebration of holidays to the relevant standing committee.

It has also approved the draft regulation of personnel management of the Ethiopian Media Authority.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

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Muslim faithful observe the Holy month of fasting, starting today

By Eratus Ndueh

Millions of Muslim faithful in Cameroon have begun observing the Holy month of Ramadan all over the national territory. The month of Ramadan is of immense significance to Muslims all over the world. It is a period of intense spiritual devotion and self-reflection.

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and it’s considered the holiest month for Muslims as it commemorates the revelation of the Quran, Islam’s holy book.

‘Ramadan is the month in which one of the five pillars of Islam in fasting is usually accomplished. it was during the month of Ramadan that the Quran was revealed to prophet Mohammad,’ explained Aladji Mohammed Aboubakar the chief Imam of the Buea Central Mosque.

Also, ‘fasting has been prescribed by Allah during Ramadan. it’s essential and significant as it embodies all aspects of the Muslim person.’ He added.

It is more broadly interpreted as the obligation to refrain between dawn and dusk from food, drink, sexual activity, and all forms of immoral behavio
r, including impure or unkind thoughts.

Moreover, the month of Ramadan is a unique moment as it comes with a lot of benefits. One of them is the possibility of getting his/her sins forgiven by Allah.

‘The month of Ramadan comes with lots of enthusiasm, people are highly spiritual as they expect to have their sins forgiven. During this period we will have some exceptional prayers which are observed only in the month of Ramadan. Imams always lead the prayers and those who are knowledgeable in the recitation of the Quran know as nightly prayers,’ expounded the chief Imam of Buea.

Apart from prayers, the month of Ramadan is also rich in lesson sharing as it teaches Muslims to follow the footsteps of the prophet Mohammad who taught and practiced generosity.

According to the Imam, after the sunset prayer, Muslims gather in their homes or mosques to break their fast with a meal called if?ar that is often shared with friends and extended families. The if?ar usually begins with dates, as was the custom of Muhammad
.

At the end of the Ramadan fast Muslims celebrate what is known as Eid al-Fitr, the ‘Feast of Fast-Breaking,’ which is one of the two major religious holidays of the Muslim calendar.

Source: Cameroon News Agency

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Atanga Nji issues warning against activities by ‘illicit’ political movements

By Charity Nginyu

Cameroon’s Minister of Territorial Administration, Paul Atanga Nji, has issued a strong warning against the creation and activities of illicit political movements operating in the country.

The movements, cited as ‘Alliance Politique pour le Changement’ and ‘Alliance pour une Transition Politique au Cameroun,’ he says are illegal and a threat to the nation’s democratic principles.

In a recent communique, Paul Atanga Nji condemned the actions of certain political leaders whom he says have attempted to establish fake associations in defiance of legal regulations.

‘These clandestine movements have no legal existence and cannot carry out any political activity nationwide,’ Minister Nji stated, referring to the provisions of Law No. 90-56 of 19 December 1990 on political parties.

He further emphasized that only legalized political parties are permitted to apply for authorizations from Administrative Authorities for public meetings, demonstrations, conferences, or rallies.

Moreover, Minister
Nji warned against any attempts to forge alliances with convicts, stressing that such actions undermine public order and pose a grave threat to national security.

‘The status of member of parliament or politician does not authorize anyone to defy State authority with impunity or stir up rebellion,’ Minister Nji stressed.

Minister Atanga Nji concluded by declaring that any attempt to organize activities under the aforementioned movements or similar names would be considered a serious offense.

Source: Cameroon News Agency