Cameroon mainstream media and toxic masculinity
By Comfort Mussa Yesterday I went to the news stand for my daily supply of newspapers. I was drawn to The Guardian Post edition 1070. It had a bold headline at the top of the cover page which read “Pastor jailed for sucking minor’s breast” Yes!! I told myself it […]
To take a trivial example
Was created for the bliss so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I should be incapable of drawing a single stroke at the present moment; and yet I feel that I never was a greater artist than now. When, while the lovely valley teems with vapour around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees, and but a few stray.
Cameroon – Tuition free vocational training for women with disabilities .
The Regional Delegation of Women’s Empowerment and the Family and Socio Economic Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SEEPD) Program of the Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services (CBCHS) have launched a tuition free vocational training initiative for women with disabilities in Cameroon’s North West Region.The general public specifically women and girls […]
Olgha releases new video –Stand Strong
Olgha, Cameroon’s new soul diva, has released the video for her latest single – Stand Strong. The song is a classic Olgha song with its soothing melody and inspiring lyrics. Without saying too much, here’s the video. Enjoy. [su_youtube_advanced url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2j2WSeM4NBI&feature=youtu.be”]
Is Wonder Woman qualified to be a UN ambassador?
By BBC The United Nations has come under fire for appointing comic book character Wonder Woman as its new Honorary Ambassador for the Empowerment of Women and Girls. The UN bestowed the honorary title to the famed heroine, also known as Princess Diana of Thermyscira, on her 75th birthday on […]
Biya’s Not-So-Comfortable Record On Women
By Comfort Mussa Quite some advancement in the condition of women has been recorded. But is the hullabaloo about emancipation and the urgency in handling their situation commensurate with actions on the ground? When Paul Biya became President of Cameroon in November 1982, he launched his “NEW DEAL” program imbued […]
Cameroon: Eviction From Matrimonial Home & New Penal Code
By George Mbella –Cameroon Tribune Section 358-1 spells out penalties to halt a social misbehavior that has divided families and caused suffering. One of the groundbreaking innovations of new Penal Code is the punishment of the spouse who, outside any judicial proceedings and without a valid reason, evicts the other […]
Angwi and John’s Love story
By Comfort Mussa Cameroonian journalist, Tangi Angwi recently got married to her boyfriend of two years, John Njamah, Nollywood Actor/Director and brother of Nollywood actress Empress Njamah. The civil and traditional marriage took place in Bamenda. At the moment, Angwi is undoubtedly having the time of her life. In an […]
Women who inspire – Dr Prudentia Yensi Lawan Esenei
By Kimeng Hilton Ndukong – Cameroon Tribune She has been in the business of treating and caring for animals for 13 years, with much fulfillment. They are often referred to as “Doctor Cow.” For most people, this appellation refers to the numerous veterinary nurses and animal health technicians in the […]
Breast Cancer: 18% of Cameroonian women affected
Source: http://cameroon-tribune.cm Women from 18 to over 55 years are advised to undertake regular screening and palpation. Cases of breast cancer can be reduced if women ensure regular screening, good nutrition, engage in physical exercise, eliminate stigma and take drugs only on prescription. According to statistics, over 18 per cent […]