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Cameroon press review Monday, February 24 2025

Dear subscribers of lebledparle English, good morning and thank you for renewing your trust in us every day. Newspaper headlines of the country, today centers around the 2025 presidential election with South West chiefs pledging their support to Paul Biya, a councillor of the CPDM calling on the resignation of Paul Biya, and other latest happenings. Grab a full copy of your favourite newspaper to stay informed, but for now enjoy the highlights.

Revue Mbala

We begin today’s press review with the reports on the 2025 presidential election, as South West traditional chiefs pledge their support to Paul Biya. According to Mutation, the traditional chiefs are calling on Paul Biya to launch his campaign in this region in order to celebrate the progress made in reconstruction. Will the Head of State, who has never set foot in the North West or South West since the start of the secessionist crisis in 2017, respond to their request? More information on page 5.

Le Jour equally headlines this appeal, stating that South-West chiefs have urged Paul Biya to launch his 2025 presidential election campaign in their region. Details on page 4.

Meanwhile within the CPDM party, opposing voices are emerging. Émergence reports that Léon Theiller Onana has openly called for Paul Biya to step down. He also called for an ordinary congress to be held, and takes the opportunity to list what he describes as the 10 deadly sins of the ruling party. Read more about it on page 4.

La Voix des Jeunes goes deeper into Onana’s bold appeal. The CPDM municipal councillor Léon Theiller Onana breaks the silence and calls for an urgent ordinary congress to reform and rejuvenate the party. He denounces the immobility of the current leadership and calls for a democratic transition to ensure Cameroon’s future. Don’t miss the exclusive interview on pages 6-7.

Pour approfondir :   Cameroon press review Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Moving away from the presidential election, Cameroun Tribune this morning features on the reconstruction of the Far North, highlighting the first achievements of the Special Programme under the Presidential Plan. Two years after it’s implementation, it is already showing results with schools, health centres, water supplies, the provision of agricultural inputs, enabling people affected by the horrors of Boko Haram to start a new life. Read our feature story. pp.15-18

L’économie highlights Yaounde’s persistent water crisis. Despite the long-awaited Paepys project, residents continue to struggle with inadequate water supply. More on page 3.

In today’s edition of Le Soir, the paper reports on Mount Cameroon ascension, as Buea celebrates hope and peace with President Biya. From 19 to 22 February 2025, the city was alive with the 30th edition of the Mount Cameroon Race of Hope. There was a massive turnout as people gathered on the streets and at Molyko stadium to celebrate hope and peace in unity with President Paul Biya. The Minister of Sport and Physical Education, Pr Narcisse Mouelle Kombi, representing the Head of State, conveyed his message of peace and hope to the people of Buea. This legendary competition, considered to be one of the most toughest mountain races in Africa, once again brought together athletes from different horizons to attempt to challenge the steep slopes of the Chariot of the Gods, culminating at an altitude of more than 4,000 metres. Read all about in on page 3.

Pour approfondir :   Cameroon press review Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Thank you for staying with us, see you tomorrow for another edition. Have a great and blessed day.


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