Bamenda: Heavy downpour kills 4, others injured on temporary pedestrian bridge

Four people died and several others were injured or rescued after a heavy downpour collapsed a temporary pedestrian bridge at Mile 2 in Bamenda. Authorities and residents blame poor safety measures. The construction company pledged improvements, while officials urged the public to respect safety guidelines around ongoing road works.

Trauma and Triumph: The painful mental health recovery path of Cameroon’s Anglophone conflict victims

Cameroon’s Anglophone conflict has triggered a deep mental health crisis, leaving thousands battling trauma, depression, and anxiety. Despite stigma and limited services, organizations like CBCHS and DIBA provide counseling and support, helping survivors rebuild their lives and restore hope.

Turning Waste to Worth: Bamenda teen recycles plastic bottles into science laboratory equipment

By Mboh Promise By recycling discarded plastic bottles into laboratory-scale pans, 18-year-old Amashi Victory Titih has shown how a community problem can be tackled with simple local solutions while providing children and students with practical learning opportunities. Plastic waste remains one of the biggest environmental concerns in Bamenda, the chief town of the Northwest region. Plastic bottles and other non-biodegradable…