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June 30, 2011
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Cameroon Ebogo Ecotourism Site Undergoes Renovation
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One of Cameroon's most visited ecotourism sites, Ebogo village, located some 60 km from Yaounde and 18 km south of Mbalmayo on the Yaounde-Ebolowa highway, is undergoing renovation under the co-supervision of the Ministry of Tourism and the World Tourism Organisation, WTO. Read More »
June 27, 2011
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UN Technical Advisory Mission to Cameroon
In October 2010, the Government of Cameroon, represented by the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Decentralization, Department of Civil Protection, officially requested a UN-SPIDER Technical Advisory Mission to assess the use of space-based technology and information for disaster management and emergency response in Cameroon, identify potential areas Read More »
June 26, 2011
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Journalists Urged To Promote Cameroon Tourism
Journalists from the public and private media houses have been called upon to encourage efforts undertaken by government and professionals to promote the tourist industry in Cameroon.
The call was made on monday June 20 in Yaounde by the Minister of Tourism, El Hadj Baba Hamadou while opening a five-day workshop on tourism communication. Read More »
June 19, 2011
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50 Years of Fruitful Cameroon-Europe Partnership
Partnership for development was the focus of the 8th Cameroon-Europe Friendship Days observed on thursday.Partnership cooperation between Cameroon and Europe is 50 years old. Both parties agree that the golden jubilee is indeed worth celebrating as the marriage has been fruitful. However, they were unanimous that 50 years is a mature age to reflect on the road covered so as to jointly seek ways of charting a better future, especially with the challenges of the time. Speaker after speaker, at the 8th Cameroon-Europe Friendship Days observed yesterday June 16 on the theme, "50 years of Cameroon-Europe partnership: Combating poverty", said there was much to show for the partnership.
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June 13, 2011
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Minister Bakang Mbock Launches Activities In South West
The Minister of Social Affairs, on Tuesday June 7, launched activities to mark the 21st edition of the "Day of the African Child" in Ekondo Titi, Ndian Division in the South West Region. The launching ceremony also saw the inauguration of a newly constructed Centre for Children in Distress, donated by ADDAX Petroleum Limited. As a result, a mammoth crowd administrative, municipal, traditional and religious authorities, turned out to witness the august event. Read More »
June 09, 2011
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Cocoa Sector - Producers Seek Reduction In Pesticide Residues
African cocoa producing countries have been told that cocoa consuming countries in Europe, the United States of America and Japan have expressed their concerns regarding the health risks associated with the use of pesticides in cocoa production. Read More »
June 04, 2011
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Management, the Real Challenge
The resumption of the Agropastoral show after 22 years of hibernation appears to have ushered in a completely new spirit; that which is driven by the zeal to transform the country's agricultural sector from its long standing rudimentary stage into modernity in order to march the exigencies of the time. Read More »
June 03, 2011
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FCFA 6.4 Billion Development Programme For North West Launched
The Minister of Economy, Planning and Regional Development Minister, Louis Paul Motaze and the European Union Head of Delegation, Raul Mateus Paula on Monday May 30 in Mbengwi, Momo Division of the North West Region launched the FCFA 6.4 billion North West Development Programme that aims at strengthening socio-economic infrastructure, providing long lasting support to the economy and improving capacities and incomes. Read More »
June 02, 2011
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Youths Rally For Peace And National Unity in Kumba
The culture of peace, tolerance and dialogue were the key words in all the speeches presented during a massively attended rally on Saturday, May 28 at the Kumba grandstand. The main theme of the occasion was glaring in a single banner that read, "South West Youths Rally: Building the culture of peace based on solidarity, unity and patriotism. Dynamic engagement on development and to promote civic responsibility in a sustainable manner as a way forward in nation building." Read More »
