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Several sources have confirmed the demise of popular web comedian Mfegue Leonard popularly known as Samy Lenwr.
He reportedly passed on in the early hours of July 6.
The exact cause of his death is still to be made public by his family but several sources say he was involved in a road accident.
A source noted that he was involved in an accident around Kribi in the South region, but gave up the ghost in Yaoundé after undergoing an operation on his arm.
Source: Cameroon News Agency
The Franco-Cameroonian, Kylian Mbappe is in Cameroon to carry out humanitarian gestures with his Foundation.
News of his arrival was first filtered in a picture at the Cameroon Embassy in France. Kylian’s father is Cameroonian, but the player has French nationality, Cameroon does not allow dual nationality, reasons why he had to request a visa.
In a letter addressed to the Divisional Officer for the Douala 4 area, the Governor of Littoral, Ivaha Diboua, urged the administration to take part in Mbappe’s humanitarian tour on Saturday, July 8, 2023, in some selected around Bonaberie.
The Ballon d’Or candidate will visit schools such as Bonendale primary school, Esperance Divine, and his village Ile Djebale.
The PSG star is currently trending as the club owner insists that “Our position is strong. Mbappé will not leave for free. That’s impossible. The best player in the world leaving for free is not happening”
Mbappe has always wanted to leave but is expecting a better offer, with a possible transfer to La Liga side, the Merenges of Real Madrid.
Source: Cameroon News Agency
The executive bureau of the Association of Amateur Football Clubs in Cameroon have demanded the immediate resignation of Samuel Etoo as President of Cameroon Football Federation, FECAFOOT.
The resolution was arrived at during an executive meeting held this July 5, 2023.
They denounce among other issues: the non-publication, eight months later, of the statutes and regulations of the federation adopted on August 27, 2022; the exclusion from competitions, without valid reasons of certain clubs and the modification of the current mandate of the President of FECAFOOT from four to seven years.
They have called on the Minister of sports and physical education to fully take over the leadership of the federation in accordance with Articles 87, 88, and 89 of Law No. 2018/014 of 11 July 2018 on the organization and promotion of physical and sports activities in Cameroon.
Source: Cameroon News Agency
The Minister of small and medium sized enterprises, social economy and handicraft, MINPMEESA, Achilles Bassilekin III has inaugurated the newly constructed building for the small and medium sized enterprises promotion agency.
The North West regional office was inaugurated during the Minister’s two days visit on July 4 and 5, 2023 during the 8th edition of the awareness caravan on Approved Management Centres, AMCs in Bamenda.
The inauguration ceremony of the structure, located in the Bamenda II subdivision took place in the presence of the North West Regional Delegate of MINPMEESA, Ngangjo Cliff Ntutieh and the General Manager of APME, Jean Marie Louis Badga. Also present during the ceremony were some authorities of the Bamenda II subdivision and the Regional Chief of the newly inaugurated APME centre, Anthony Ngwa.
According to the minister, the agency will boost the growth of business in the region.
“What you are witnessing here today is the confirmation of government commitment to restore and expand possibilities for business creators. The SME promotion agency in the North West is very instrumental. It is asset for the development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the region and also to encourage those who are dreaming to become entrepreneurs,” the Minister said.
The building will in the days ahead act as host and a consultancy for entrepreneurs and would be business persons in the region to create, register and also seek services on how to grow their enterprises.
Business persons can also create and register their enterprises at the agency within 72 hours as revealed by the the regional chief of the centre.
Source: Cameroon News Agency
The City of London played host to the 6th Annual Conference on Energy Arbitration and
Dispute Resolution in the Middle East and Africa on the 27th and 28th of June 2023. Participants at
this two-day event included government officials, legal practitioners, diplomats, and academics from
around the world.
During the first day of the conference, a distinguished lineup of speakers captivated the audience
with their insights. Lise Boseman set the stage, delving into the complex realm of Investor-State
Dispute Avoidance. According to Boseman, a state’s national laws must be aligned with its
international investment obligations and cohesion.
The next speaker, Dr Glenn George, discussed the prevailing global energy mix, which remains
heavily dependent on fossil fuels. Dr George emphasized that renewable energy sources still require
a large quantity of rare earth elements, despite their impressive progress.
A prominent figure in the field, Khawar Qureishi KC, shared his invaluable experience in representing
investors and states in Africa. According to Qureishi, a delicate balance must be struck between
protecting foreign investors and safeguarding the legitimate interests of states. Drawing from his
experiences, he highlighted the need for strategic decision-making.
A riveting panel discussion featuring Emilia Onyema, Dr. Victoria Nalule, Kirtan Prasad, and Sanjeev
Bahl sparked a lively debate about whether green energy production for export is the best policy for
African countries. The panellists stressed the potential for job creation as well as the need to assist
domestic markets. However, they also emphasised the importance of modernising household grids
and establishing appropriate grid infrastructure.
Daniel Correa emphasised the importance of early instruction during arbitration since it provides for
a quick knowledge of the project, claims, and positions of the parties concerned. This enables courts
and tribunals to issue well-informed and concise opinions.
Another panel, which included Yolanda Walker, Paul Sills, Jide Adesokan, Luis Martinez, Duncan
Bagshaw, and Martin Burns, discussed dispute-resolution strategies in African energy infrastructure
projects. The panellists offered their knowledge, giving light on various conflict resolution solutions.
The day concluded with a stimulating discussion involving Victoria Kigen, Daniel Wilmot, Gillian
Lemaire, and Steve Finizio. The panel centred around Queen Mary’s University London and Pinsent
Masons survey on international energy arbitration’s future. Interestingly, the survey revealed that
27% of respondents predicted increased energy disputes in Africa, making it the region most likely to
experience such disputes.
Day two of the conference focused on the Middle East and North Africa region. The panel
discussion, led by Jamie Trinidad KC, Lady Olga Maitland, Laurence Franc-Menget, Tarek Eltumi, Rym
Loucif, and Ahmed Abdel Hakam, explored various risks and challenges faced by states and investors
in the region. Attention was drawn to the rise of sham claimants targeting states and the need to
adapt to the shifting geopolitical landscape.
The conference continued with an engaging conversation between Clarissa Coleman, Cherine Ghali,
Dan Turner, and Lindy Patterson. They deliberated on the crucial decision of choosing the arbitration
seat for MENA disputes. The panellists emphasised the significant impact the seat has on the choice
between civil and common law systems, document disclosure, and case funding.
Craig Tevendale’s keynote speech was the day’s high point. He brought light on the frightening
Energy Trilemma. This entails striking a delicate balance between ensuring a consistent energy
supply, lowering prices, and minimising environmental effect.
The final panel, which included Professor Peter Cameron, Michael Patchett Joyce KC, Vivek Kapoor,
Deger Boden, and Naomi Bariercliffe, focused on the evaluation of Middle East Investment Treaties
relating to oil and gas investments and climate change. The panellists provided useful insights
towards understanding the intricate interplay between these critical factors.
The conference concluded with a riveting discussion led by Asel Housan, Charlie Morgan, and James
M. Turner KC. The discussion focused the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in driving productivity and
research within the legal field. While AI is already playing a substantial role in large law firms, the
panellists were sceptical of its potential as a decision-maker in conventional dispute resolution. The
future of AI in this domain will ultimately depend on the evolution of disputes and changes in
business practices.
The 6th Annual Conference on Energy Arbitration and Dispute Resolution provided a valuable forum
for specialists from around the world to share their knowledge and perspectives, and provided
attendees with enhanced knowledge of the complex terrain of energy arbitration and dispute
resolution.
Source: Cameroon News Agency
It is officially indicated that Cameroon needs to transform 80% of its locally grown food crops to be fully recognized as an industrial nation and a number of mechanisms are being multiplied as years go by, to meet that objective.
The Interim Minister of mines, industry and technological development Prof. Fuh Calistus Gentry, has said the local transformation of agricultural products will enable Cameroonbecome a truly industrialized nation by 2035.
He was addressing hundreds of agro-industrial exhibitors participating in this year’s agro business exhibition fair, SIALY, taking place from July 5-9, 2023 in Yaounde. A total of 300 exhibitors in the agro-food sector, farmers and students are taking part in the event.
“We need to be transforming our locally made grown food. If we keep importing them, it becomes a commerce and that’s not what we want,” Prof. Fuh stated.
He also insisted on the need for training in transformation. One of them is the Yaounde agro business exhibition which aims at grooming 1 million young agro- entrepreneurs. Some of the agro entrepreneurs who are small holders are breaking grounds in food transformation and distribution.
The small holders who are catching the vision to transform food products are hoping that they can be accompanied by the government
“Expanding the industry has been one of our worries. In Bangem, we produce over 35% of national production but the small unit that we have cannot even take 1/10 of what we have as raw material,” one of the agro-entrepreneurs said.
The 8th edition of the Yaounde International agro business exhibition is hoping on training to promote industrial exhibition and by extension made in Cameroon products in line with the policies of the African continental free trade area.
Source: Cameroon News Agency