Cintia A. , Lebledparle.com
Cameroun Tribune highlights on its front page
Registration on the electoral lists: Time is running out – Elections Cameroon (ELECAM) officially launches this Monday in Mbankomo the annual operations of revision of the electoral roll. And because of the political calendar of the year, potential voters have an interest in hurrying, because the registrations will stop automatically as soon as the electoral body is convened. More details about this on page 3.
In another headline
Education: Decisive Second Term Begins –After the Christmas and New Year feasts, pupils and students resume classes across the country this Monday, January 6, 2025, for the second term of the 2024/2025 academic year. A determinant term for both teachers and learners who need to redouble efforts to stand the challenges. Get the information on pages 16 and 17.
Additionally, the paper reports
Promotional sales: The rush of the population continues – The rush towards a product, whose bag is sold at 15,000 F instead of 19,000 F, at the Ministry of Commerce’s trade fair on the Boulevard du 20 Mai, is remarkable. Over 3,000 bags are sold daily, and the operation may extend beyond January 10. More details on page 9.
La Nouvelle Expression leads with the headline
Assassination of Bishop Bala: The last big frustration of the Catholic Church- In an interview granted to RFI, Bishop Kleda sadly reflected on the mysterious death of the Bishop of Bafia, whose body was found in the Sanaga River on May 30, 2017. This tragedy continues to damage relations between Rome and Yaoundé. See pages 6-7 for details.
The newspaper also closes its edition with a recap of unresolved issues from 2024
From automatic tolls accused of embezzling public funds to opposition pressure on the government for political change, key national debates remain active as the year begins. More on pages 8-11.
Mutation presents on its front page
Presidential 2025: Alert overheating! – More than a possibility, the candidacy of the Head of State in the upcoming elections, as hinted in his New Year’s speech, is provoking heated reactions on social media and from the Catholic clergy. Details on pages 3 and 7.
L’économie opens its front page with a focus on what to expect in 2025 – Inflation, water supply issues, access to electricity, and the upcoming presidential election are expected to dominate the year, as Cameroonians brace for another challenging 12 months. More on pages 3-5.
Le Témoin emphasizes in its headlines
Academic debt: Professor Fame Ndongo controls the situation – While BEN SYNES announces a strike beginning this Monday, January 6, over unpaid salaries, reports confirm that third-quarter payments have been made, and the fourth quarter is being processed by the Ministry of Finance.
Cameroon Insider showcases on its front page
New tool to catch payroll thieves becomes effective: The AIGLES software officially replaced the SIGIPES and ANTILOPE systems on January 1, 2025. Minister of Public Service, Joseph Le, hails it as a game-changer for managing state human resources. Details on page 5.
The newspaper also features
Cameroon bishops gather in Buea for a week-long conclave : Bishops will discuss critical issues affecting the Catholic Church and the nation in their annual meeting. More details on page 6.
This concludes the national press review this morning. Thank you for reading and see you tomorrow for another edition.
