Kongossa – Rumor has it.
Who originates these silly text messages? Is it the marketing staff of some telecom operators in the bid to make more profits knowing that Cameroon is so fertile for propaganda? Last night, this text was forwarded to me by over 15 people in different towns in Cameroon.My friends and neighbours […]
Shut Up!
Shut Up By Comfort Mussa Do not discuss me like you do war zones: I am not a basket case. When you’re done analyzing my body, Concluding my breasts are ironed and vagina mutilated, You glance at my brain. Hmm good relief. Why bother? Why see only what ‘covers’ my […]
To girls whose thighs touch…
By Amina Doherty (aka sheroxlox!) There isn’t a day that passes that I don’t have to think about my body –how much I’ve moved it (or not), what I’ve put into it, what it looks like in whatever outfit I’ve chosen to wear. But thinking about my body isn’t something […]
Leocadia Bongben – Role model for female sports journalists in Cameroon
Years ago, when men dominated sports journalism, Leocadia Bongben made her way in and shattered the glass ceiling. Over the years Leocadia has won the respect of her colleagues and readers. And she did so with poise and elegance. Sisterspeak237 interviewed Leocadia online to Brazil, where she is currently covering […]
Call for entries – Africa in Motion Short Film Competition 2014
African filmmakers are invited to submit short films of no longer than 30 minutes for Africa in Motion’s prestigious annual short film competition, to which a substantial cash prize is attached. Africa in Motion 2014 will take place at the beginning of November. Filmmakers who enter must not have completed a […]
Michelle Williams – Say Yes ft Beyonce & Kelly
Michelle Williams has released the music video for “Say Yes,” her latest single featuring Beyonce and Kelly Rowland, her former Destiny’s Child partners. “Say Yes” is the first single from Williams’ upcoming fourth solo studio album, Journey to Freedom, which hits stores on September 9. WHEN JESUS SAY YES , […]
AFRICAN WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT FUND CALLS FOR PROPOSALS
The current call is opened from 18th June to 31st July 2014. Applicants are to send in proposals with innovative but effective strategies to address issues relating to the specified focus areas under the various listed themes: The areas of focus are as follows: Women’s Human Rights (WHR) In the […]
Cameroon , toilet outage and its deadly effects
The Bamenda Main Market (in the city where I live) has approximately 5000 traders occupying about one thousand shops. The traders in the market and the thousands of people who shop there have access to just four toilets provided by the local council. Some inner city apartments don’t have toilets […]
Vacancies at Association Camerounaise pour le Marketing Social (ACMS)
Association Camerounaise pour le Marketing Social (ACMS) is an affiliate and platform of Population Services International, with programs in malaria, reproductive health, child survival, safe water, diarrhea, and HIV prevention and treatment. PSI/Cameroon promotes health products, services and healthy behaviors that enable low-income and vulnerable people to lead healthier lives. […]
Job Announcement – HIV Trainer Consultant
The United States Peace Corps Cameroon is recruiting Training Consultants for use on an as needed basis.The position requires a great degree of energy, flexibility and creativity and includes traveling to remote locations within Cameroon sometimes to deliver training. Responsibilities The Training Consultant is required to facilitate workshops and other […]