16, September 2017
French Cameroun: Um Nyobe honored in Boumnyebel monument 0
A monument has been erected in honour of the late freedom fighter Ruben Um Nyobe in his village at Libellingoi Boumnyebel in a ceremony that held on the 13th of September 2017. Libellingoi Boumnyebel is located some 84 kilometres from Yaounde. The occasion was attended by many politicians in the company of the wife and son of the fallen hero, Mme Ngo Ndjock Y. Marie and Daniel Ruben Um Nyobe.
Speaking during the event, the Secretary General of the UPC party enjoined the youth to emulate the example of Ruben Um Nyobe. He regretted the fact that the freedom fighter did not live to see Cameroon gain her independence.
Ruben Um Nyobe was co- founder of the Cameroon People’s Union (UPC) on 10th April 1948. On 14th September 1958, the independence crusader was assassinated by the French army still in Libellingoi Boumyebel . On the 27th of June 1991, President Paul Biya promulgated the law on the rehabilitation of UPC martyrs as national heroes.
Ruben Um Nyobe was born on 13th September, 1913 in the Nyong and Nkelle Division in the centre region. He attended Presbyterian schools in the French occupied territory and worked as a civil servant in the Finance and judicial administration sectors.
He made several appearances at UN the headquarters in New York where he criticised French refusal to prepare Cameroon for independence or self government . His efforts paid off when the Trusteeship council issued a series of resolutions asking France to implement political reforms in French Cameroun. French Cameroon finally became independent on 1st January 1960.
18, September 2017
Anglophone Crisis Symposium, Coventry, United Kingdom 0
A symposium on the Anglophone Crisis in Cameroon has been organised for all Cameroonians to attend regardless of their persuasion. Whether you are Anglophone or Francophone, come along and let’s debate the issues.
This is a joint initiative of WCA and WCMC UK to explore lasting solutions to the recurrent Anglophone problem.
Date of Symposium: 30th September 2017, Start time 11am prompt.
Location: The Hilton Hotel, Paradise Way, Walsgrave Triangle, Coventry CV2 2ST.
Questions from delegates will be address to our distinguished panel of speakers consisting of:
*1. Edith Kahbang Walla (Kah Walla) 2. Prof. Jean Emanuel Pondi 3. Barrister Ben Muna 4. Mola Njoh Litumbe 5. Prof. Nelson Enonchong – (as moderator) 6. Hon Jean Mitchel Nintcheu – MP for Doula and Wouri central*.
Other potential Independent guests who have been approached are:
We have engaged a market research company to conduct a survey of the views of delegates on which option they are for, prior to the symposium and again take their views after they listen to all the panellists in order to measure opinion of a cross section of the UK Cameroonian Diaspora.
Tickets will be priced at £40 which will,
include dinner and alcoholic beverages at the end of the symposium and an opportunity to network with the panellists and some of the distinguished guests who will be attending.
This is a significant and inclusive gathering of Cameroonians in the UK to debate the issues facing Anglophones specifically. The organisers are looking to engage all parties and steer a better way forward with input from all attendees.
For tickets to book your place please call – Judith +44 7916 276295, Frank +447429880730 or Phil +44 7975981048
You can also purchase tickets online using:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cameroon-anglophone-crisis-symposium-coventry-uk-tickets-37259450018
Please note that tickets will be available on a first come first serve basis as the places are limited.
We would be most grateful to have you at the Symposium.
Organisers and sponsors:
*West Cameroon Association (WCA):* Is a Think Tank and a collective of English-speaking Cameroonians based in Cameroon and the Diaspora.
*West Cameroon Movement For Change (WCMC):* Is a Coalition of West Cameroonians worldwide who are campaigning for the restoration of the dignity of the people of West Cameroon.