TESTING AN EXPERIMENTAL EBOLA VACCINE IN CAMEROON: WHY IS THERE PUBLIC APPREHENSION?

Last month, Cameroon’s Minister of Public Health, Andre Mama Fouda, announced that clinical trials for a vaccine against the Ebola virus will begin in Cameroon and that the Centre Pasteur, Yaounde and the Bamenda Regional Hospital will be hosting the research. It is expected that the clinical trials will run from October 2015 to October 2016.

However, this news is already stirring up apprehension in the public with messages already circulating on social media and instant messaging platforms, calling on Cameroonians not to participate in the study. The study is expected to recruit a total of 400 volunteers, 200 from Bamenda and 200 from Yaounde.

 

It is said that the volunteers will receive free, detailed clinical and biological tests, and close medical follow-up throughout the period of the trials. Also, the pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline is providing insurance cover to all volunteers. Some sources also have it that one of the volunteers, who was recruited into the study at the Bamenda regional hospital, was also given 10,000 frs as reimbursement for taxi fare to the hospital.

 

In addition, to Cameroon, the study would also take place in Nigeria, Mali, Ghana, and Senegal and all countries are expected to recruit a total of 30, 000 volunteers as part of the experiment.

Why to do you think there is public apprehension for an Ebola vaccine experiment in Cameroon. Would you like to be part of the research?

RIGOBERT SONG TO COACH CHAD'S NATIONAL TEAM

Chad has appointed former Cameroon defender Rigobert Song as coach for Chad's national football team, Les Sao. This comes after the  Football Federation in Chad sacked their French coach, Emmanuel Tregoat.

Song, will be in full charge of the ‘Les Sao’ when the AFCON qualifiers resume in March 2016, when they travel to Dar es Salaam to play Tanzania.. Chad is currently sitting bottom of the group behind Egypt, Nigeria and Tanzania,

The 39  year old Rigobert song, popularly known as in Cameroon  started his football career at the early age of 17. He is known for his defensive skills. He has won two Africa Cup of Nations titles with Cameroon and appeared in eight editions of the tournament between 1996-2010. He retired from international  football on 1 August 2010

At CamerPeers, we  wish him the very best in his new position.

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CAMEROON NAMED THE 4TH MOST ENTREPRENEURIAL COUNTRY IN THE WORLD

Cameroon has been ranked the 4th most entrepreneural country in the world and second only to Uganda in Afica. The research leading to the report estimates entrepreneurship as the percentage of an adult population who own or co-own a business that has paid salaries for more than three months, but less than 42.  Do you think they got it right?

 Details available at http://www.virgin.com/entrepreneur/uganda-named-the-worlds-most-entrepreneurial-country

TOTTENHAM SIGNS CLINTON NJIE-It's his birthday too!!!

We are excited and have got good news for you, well maybe bad news for fans of Lyon . Tottenham  has announced the signing of Cameroon's rising football star, Clinton Njie. He joins Tottenham  from Lyon and has signed a contract with the Club until 2020.
Njie, who completed the move on his 22nd birthday, is a quick forward who can play as a central striker or on either flank. Here is what Njie had to say: "“I‘m very happy to join Tottenham, such a big club in England. I’m still young, still growing up and it’s a big challenge – the Premier League is one of the biggest leagues in the world.." Humility at it's best
Keep walking Njie, At CamerPeers, we wish you the  very best.

UNIVERSITY OF YAOUNDE 1 AMONGST 30 BEST UNIVERSITIES IN AFRICA

Now, we are getting there. The African University summit has released a list of the top 30 African Universities and Cameroon's University of Yaounde 1 is in the list. University of Yaounde 1 occupies the 29th Position. The 1st and second position is occupied by South Africa's University of Cape Town and University of Witswaterand. Uganda's University of Makerere is on the 3rd Position
To be included in the table, an institution must have published a minimum of 500 research papers in the five-year period (2009-2013) assessed, with at least 50 papers per year. The ranking is established based on the ratio of citations received by an institution’s publication output between 2009 and 2013 and the total citations that would be expected based on the average of the subject field. Here are list of other top universities https://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/…/top-30-african-uni…
Congratulations to the University of Yaounde 1

CAMEROON: ONE OF THE 10 AFRICAN COUNTRIES WITH THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMEN. SINGLE GUYS PLEASE VISIT!

Now, we've got interesting news (well, we imagine so). An online site has a list of 10 African countries with the most beautiful women. Guess what? Cameroon is ranked 3rd after Ethiopia and Kenya. And what is interesting as well is the caption they give to the Cameroon listing- "As a single man, if you have not visited Cameroon, please do!"
Do you agree with this?

Here is the online site
http://vigilantupdates.com/africa-countries-most-beautiful-women/9/ 
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AYAH PAUL: BUEA IS GOD THE FATHER, DOUALA IS GOD THE SUN; YAOUNDE IS GOD THE HOLY GHOST FIRE

It is not uncommon for Cameroon politicians to associate biblical names to politicians or political events. This time around it's the turn of Ayah Paul, leader of the opposition party PAP. Here is what he posted on his Facebook Page today June 27th (post in pidgin)-Don't ask us about the God the Sun or God the Son. What do you think of this? .

"We saw the other day how whe the capital moved from Buea through Douala to Yaounde. We said that this movement corresponds to God de Fada; God de Sun; and God de Holy Ghost Fire. Who no know say Buea de cool like every good father? Who is no know be aware that too dat Douala de hot Sun soteh dem hopen gate over, water comot wash all shity? .. And na ye whe fire soso born Yaounde whe na de Holy Ghost Fire; soteh come born money finish, plus evidence.Mark you that I have not said na ye whe Yaounde come get every fifteenth house na stoley building within thirty yar. No put tork for ma mop! I have not even said that de National Assembly sef-sef na always the 5th floor de catch fire “a cause de court circuit”. Nor have I said de floor whe money dey.So commonplace lack of commonsense! Shegeh!"

 

 

12 YEARS AFTER COLLAPSING ON A PITCH- FOE-Jersey-17

Today is the 26th of June and it's one of those days when we remember our very own Marco, Marc Vivien Foe. Marco joined his creator on 26th June 2003 while defending the National colours of Cameroon in the 2003 FIFA Confederations cup. Today, we remember his wonderful personality and infectious humour and we celebrate his life 12 years after his shocking death. We love you Marco, you are always on our minds and we mean it when we say you were a hero amongst heroes. Rest well bros-We miss you!

SDF’s IRON LADY VOMITS OUT- EXPOSES FRU NDI AND HIS SDF GANG

There is fire on the mountain. The Iron Lady (Ms. Nya Margareth) of the SDF, Cameroon’s main opposition party, was dismissed from the party last week.  However, she has spared no effort in blasting the party leader and his close aides. She says Chairman Ni John Fru Ndi has a secret agenda to remove all those who had been in the party at the very beginning. She is asking why the SDF doesn’t have a secretariat and is still being hosted at the compound of the national chairman. “How do you work with a man and he turns around and he bites you. If he as to be removed by the convention as the chairman would the next chairman want to carry the party to his compound?”  She says the SDF has to change and people cannot continue to meddle with the party. To her, Fru Ndi has fallen short as a leader.

She further lamented on how unconstitutional it was for the Presidency to fund the medical treatment and burial of the late wife of Ni John.

Ms. Nya got fired from the party when she began asking pertinent and sensible questions. By the way she doesn’t consider herself sacked and if that is the case, Ni John would have to compensate her.

 

What is you take on this? Is the SDF turning to a non-democratic institution or are some of its founding members or followers just exaggerating? What message have you got for the SDF?

Here is a link to the full interview https://soundcloud.com/user754386339/nya-magareth-exposes-fru-ndi-mbah-ndam-and-the-gang-that-has-taken-the-sdf-hostage

RIP MAMA CADI-MOTHER OF CARDINAL TUMI

The Mother of Cameroon's, Christian Cardinal Wiyghan Tumi, has passed on to eternity. Mama Catherine Lah'ka, ('Mami Cadi), slept in the Lord at the St Elizabeth General Hospital, Shisong - Kumbo on  Monday June 8, 2015, Mama Cadi is said to be over 116 years.  May her soul RIP

HAPPY NATIONAL DAY-Live stream and History of Cameroon's National day

O Cameroon thou cradle of our fathers....Land of promise, Land of Glory!

Here is a link to a live stream of the events https://www.prc.cm/fr/prc-tv-live-fr-stream and some history of Cameroon's National day. Enjoy the celebrations, send us some pictures and thoughts

Cameroon's National day is celebrated every year on 20th May. However, Cameroon does not have a single date of independence. This day commemorates the ending of the federal government of erstwhile Cameroon and creation of a unitary state by Ahmadou Ahidjo, the first ever President of Cameroon

French Cameroun, which was a United Nations Trust Territory, gained its independence on 1st January 1960. On 1st October 1961 the Southern Cameroons, which were held by the British, became a federated state with Cameroon from a Trusteeship administered by the British. The national government opted to choose 20th May as the National Day in order to mark the abolition of the federal government system and formation of a unitary state by the first President of Cameroon, Ahmadou Ahidjo. In 1972 the Union Nationale Camerounaise, led by Ahmadou Ahidjo, adopted the constitution of the United Republic of Cameroon. The constitution was later amended under Paul Biya's leadership and Cameroon received its present name.

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Football star, Emmanuel Adebayor shares family saga on facebook

Football star, Emmanuel Adebayor shares some very sad family issues on his FB page. He narrates how his mum, sister and brother have been very understanding. What do you think of this story? Is it typical of what happens in most African families? Are you the bread winner in your family and experiencing same pressures like Adebayor? Let's hear from you

Here is a link to the story
https://www.facebook.com/1377345199160835/photos/a.1621454184749934.1073741830.1377345199160835/1650071258554893/?type=1&theater


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Google at it again! The most google-searched item in Cameroon---REAL ESTATE

This is what we search for: Cameroon-Real estate, Nigeria- weddings and in USA-Passports and Patents. In your judgement is Google right?

http://www.businessinsider.com/google-cost-searches-2015-4

54 YEAR OLD CAMEROONIAN WOMAN ALLEGEDLY STABBED T0 DEATH BY FIANCE IN THE USA

Evelyne Ebane Epiepang, 52-years, of Cameroonian origin and resident in the USA was allegedly stabbed to death on April 8th, by her Nigerian fiancé, Osa Alohaneke.

According to a police statement, they found Evelyne, dead inside the house and her sister injured. Osa was standing nearby with blood on his clothes.  He confirmed to investigators that Evelyne was his fiancee and that they lived at the house. 

Osa Alohaneke is who is currently in the Fort Bend County jail and is being held for the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement , faces a murder charge in the death of Evelyne Ebane Epiepang. May her soul rest in peace

PAP releases President Paul Biya's report card

Wonders, they say, shall never end. according to PAP, President Paul Biya has failed his exams.
The Cameroon's People Action Party(PAP) of Ayah Paul has released the report card of our very own Paul Biya, after more than 30 years as Cameroon's number one citizen. Do you think the grading is okay or would you have graded it differently?

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAMUEL ETO'O

Today, we celebrate the  Birthday of One of Africa's best sportsman, Samuel Eto'o. Sam as we know him is a footballer par excellence with many trophies and caps to his name. Happy Birthday Eto'o fils!

Show some love for our football star by sending your posting your birthday wishes.

Patriotic Walk for Cameroon’s Army and a protest against Boko Haram

Today Feb 28th 2015, thousands of people staged a Patriotic walk  through the streets, Yaounde, Cameroon to protest against the Nigeria-based jihadist group, ‪#‎BokoHaram‬ . Many of the demonstrators wore T-shirts printed with pro-army slogans.

It was also more of a patriotic walk that goes beyond the march, a token of support for our troops and brothers and sisters in the border villages with Nigeria, who live every second of every day either in fear of losing their lives Let us salute their heroic bravery and say thank you, one step at a time...the least we can do!

Boko Haram carries out regular cross-border raids into ‪#‎Cameroon‬, killing and kidnapping people. The Cameroonian military is fighting alongside troops from Nigeria, Chad and Niger

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CAMEROON RANKED AMONGST COUNTRIES WITH THE HEALTHIEST DIETS IN THE WORLD

A study published in the Lancet-Global health journal (http://www.thelancet.com/pdfs/journals/langlo/PIIS2214-109X%2814%2970381-X.pdf) shows that Cameroon is amongst the top countries in the world with the healthiest diet. Chad and Mali, two low income African counties, scored best for healthy diets. Scoring lowest for healthy foods were European countries including Belgium and Hungary.   This study assessed the quality of diet in 197 countries, covering almost 4.5 billion adults, 90% of the global population. See map for countries with best (in green) and worst (in red diet) diet.

Before we forget, the study also showed that women eat better than men and older people eat better than the young.

Cameroon is up on this and at Camerpeers we are loving this!!!!!.  

 

 

 

CAMEROON'S BEDIMO LISTED AS BEST LEFT SIDE FOR AFCON 2015

Despite the early elimination of the Lions in the first round in the AFCON 2015 competition, some individual players have made a mark in the tournament. The African Football Confederation (CAF) has made public the team of this competition and Henri Bedimo is on the list.  Henri Bedimo was designated best left side of the tournament.

The team designated by CAF is dominated by representatives of the national team of Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Algeria, Tunisia, South Africa and Cameroon .

Ghana's Christian Atsu, who was elected best player of the tournament is curiously not part of this team.

Ghana- Equatorial Guinea- AFCON 2015 Semi-final was a 'war zone',

The Africa Cup of Nations semi-final between Ghana and hosts Equatorial Guinea was described as a "war zone" after play was suspended for more than 30 minutes because of crowd trouble. Players ducked bottles thrown from the stands, Ghana fans sought safety behind a goal, riot police used tear gas and a helicopter hovered over the stadium.

 

see pictures below

 

                                             Broken objects removed from the pitch

                              A spectator is carried off the pitch after trying to attack the referee  

 After play was suspended in the second half, riot police closed in on fans in order to restore peace  

                                    Ghana players had to be protected by riot police

 

Made in Cameroon Car

This car, is made in Cameroon, yes you got me well, It is made in Cameroon. This Car which was displayed in PROMOTE 2014. is made by engineering students at the Institut Universitaire de la Cote in Douala.  It runs on a one  horse power engine, and is said to be very economical.

 

The care is  not yet bring commercialized because  funds are needed for mass production. Were are the sponsors, where are our business giants

Well done to the students. Cameroon has got potential