Day: June 30, 2024

The daughter of Cameroon’s long-serving president, Paul Biya, has come out and declared that she is dating another woman called Laoncita. The Brazilian had been seen with Brenda Biya several times, though it was only suspicions.

Now the first daughter says she cannot hide it anymore, coming out as a Lesbian on her official Instagram account.

‘I am crazy about you and want the world to know,’ she wrote.

One Instagram user engaged her in the discussion, reminding her that where her father is the President of Cameroon, LGBTQ is prohibited. But Brenda said, ‘Nobody will have anything to say because only love shall win’

She added, ‘I don’t condone hate, I think the mentality should change, but it will change once the people are ready.’

An ordinance issued in September 1972 by President Ahmadou Ahidjo introduced Article 347 which is now 347-1 of the Penal Code, which criminalizes gay practices.

Since then the courts have judged and sanctioned persons who openly declared the practice of gay or lesbianism in Ca
meroon. The question remains if President Paul Biya, the first enforcer of law will allow her lesbian daughter to bring her girlfriend to Cameroon.

Source: Cameroon News Agency

Nigerians are facing a double whammy in the kitchen: soaring food prices and limited options. A recent tomato scarcity has driven prices through the roof, making the essential ingredient a luxury for some families. This comes at a time when Nigerians are already grappling with the recent removal of fuel subsidies, leading to increased transportation costs, and a devaluation of the Naira currency.

But Nigerians are known for their resilience and resourcefulness. Social media has become a vibrant hub for sharing culinary creativity. Recipes featuring cucumber and watermelon as substitutes for stews are trending. These readily available vegetables offer a refreshing and affordable alternative, proving that even in challenging times, Nigerians can find ingenious ways to adapt their beloved dishes.

A small bucket of tomatoes that usuall sells at most 5000 nairai is now sold for 18,000 Naira. Food prices have seen an upward experience leaving many to live in hunger and uncertainty.

Source: Cameroon News Agency

On Saturday, June 29, 2024, a serious road accident occurred near Ngalane, involving a vehicle belonging to Bishop Philippe Alain Mbarga of Ébolowa. The incident occurred around 9 AM as the Mercedes, registered CE 438 JT and driven by Mr. Belinga, was leaving the bishop’s residence. Reports indicate that the vehicle lost control, swerving to avoid a ravine and colliding with an embankment.

The accident resulted in three serious injuries, including Bishop Mbarga and two other passengers, identified as Monique Sophie Beyala, a nun, and another individual. All three are currently receiving intensive care at the Ngalane Reference Hospital.

Preliminary investigations suggest a mechanical fault in the braking system as the likely cause of the accident. Authorities have initiated a thorough investigation to ascertain the exact circumstances leading to the incident.

Source: Cameroon News Agency

Cameroon celebrates a historic achievement in the legal field as Junior Angabua Chuo Angabua becomes the first Cameroonian lawyer and Public Notary to graduate with a Master of Laws (LLM) in International Maritime Law from the prestigious International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI) in Malta, Established under the auspices of the International Maritime Organization a specialised agency of the United Nations, UN.

This accomplishment marks a significant milestone for both Chuo Angabua and Cameroon’s legal landscape. The IMLI is a world-renowned centre for maritime law education and research. Graduating from this esteemed institution signifies Chuo Angabua’s dedication to the field and his expertise in international maritime law.

Chuo Angabua’s impressive journey

Junior Angabua’s legal journey began in 2012 as a law firm intern, specializing in assisting with criminal and civil litigation. Throughout his career, he gained valuable experience working with top-tier law firms and government sectors in both Camero
on and Nigeria. This exposure provided him with a solid foundation and strategic development, ultimately leading him to establish Prime Time Law Offices in 2020.

As a prominent advocate for the Cameroonian maritime flag, Junior’s dedication to the industry shines through. He champions the interests of clients across a broad spectrum of maritime legal issues, including ship registration and compliance, marine insurance disputes, carriage of goods by sea, admiralty and salvage, human rights at sea, maritime regulatory compliance, and even pollution and environmental issues.

The Significance of the IMO-IMLI Program

The IMO-IMLI program is a world-renowned centre for maritime law education. Graduates from the program go on to work in a variety of sectors, including government agencies, shipping companies, and international organizations. Chuo Angabua’s qualification from this esteemed institution will undoubtedly open doors for him in the international maritime legal community.

Looking ahead

Chuo Angabua’s g
raduation is a significant step forward for Cameroon’s legal community. His expertise in international maritime law will be invaluable in promoting the country’s maritime interests and fostering collaboration on a global scale. We can expect Chuo Angabua to play a leading role in shaping the future of maritime law in Cameroon and beyond.

Source: Cameroon News Agency

Addis Ababa: The Green Legacy Initiative, considered as a massive reforestation campaign of Ethiopia has been playing a paramount role in protecting the ecosystem and increasing the forest cover, the Ethiopian Forestry Development underscored.

For the past five years, Ethiopia has diligently pursued an annual planting program under the Green Legacy Initiative, initiated by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in 2019, it was indicated.

As a result of the initiative, Ethiopia’s Forest Cover report indicates that by 2023, the country’s forest cover had increased to 23.6% from 17.2% in 2019.

Approached by ENA Ethiopian Forestry Development Director-General, Kebede Yimam underlined the need for reducing poverty and ensuring economic growth through a proper utilization of natural resources.

Acknowledging Ethiopia’s potential natural resources, the forest resource in particular, he reminded that it had been neglected for many years due to improper protection and cutting down of wood for shelter construction and firewood.

The director-general referred a study conducted from 2000 to 2013, which figured out that the annual deforestation rate in Ethiopia is estimated at 92,000 hectares. And another study from 2014 to 2019 points out that deforestation decreased to 38, 0000 hectares.

Most importantly, Kebede emphasized on the declined Ethiopia’s annual deforestation rate which has decreased to 27,703 hectares.

For him, those countries that do not manage and use their natural resources in an appropriate way are exposed to unprecedented ecological risk.

Degradation of forested lands, unbalanced use of natural resources and high population growth are the reasons for various disasters, Kebede said.

The Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative which has been becoming a critical demonstration in the endeavors of withstanding climate change impacts, the director-general elaborated that it has played an important role to increase forest cover.

As green development is important for the safety of the ecosystem and sustainable development by
increasing the forest cover, he urged the entire society to contribute their fair share in planting and maintaining saplings.

According to the director-general, the survival rate of planted seedlings is significantly increasing.

Kebede believed that this happened following the community’s awareness on the importance of forests is growing and the culture of properly caring for saplings has developed.

Speaking on year’s Green Legacy pre-launch program said a paradigm last week, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed noted that our goal for this year is to reach 40 billion seedlings from our overall target of 50 billion, which means we need to collectively plant 7.5 billion seedlings this planting cycle.