Trending news stories in Cameroon – July 8, 2021

Three boys have been arrested in Ombessa in Cameroon’s Center Region for raping an 85-year-old woman. The three boys committed the heinous act in the old woman’s farm. She died after being taken to the hospital.

Cameroonian preacher, John Chi was today present at the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) in Nigeria where the body of late Nigerian Tele-evangelist, Prophet T.B Joshua was laid in state. Apostle John started his ministering as one of the Wise Men at the Synagogue Church of All Nations before returning to Cameroon to establish the Ark of God Ministry.

Dozens of Amba Fighters yesterday launched a surprise attack on police officers in Njavnyuh, in Kumbo. The attack led to the death of one police officer and wounding several others.

A lady who was forced to go naked for stealing a phone has filed a complaint against her aggressors. Despite admitting to haven stolen the phone, she said her rights were violated and thus she seeks justice.

Reports say the government and other state enterprises jointly owe utility company, ENEO over 207 billion FCFA. The amount is said to have piled up in unpaid bills.

After the North West and Littoral regions, the National Commission for the Promotion of Bilingualism and Multiculturalism is hosting a session against hate speech in the Centre region. This falls within its mandate to promote unity and living together.

A sports center and beauty parlour have been opened at the Yaounde Hotel des Deputes for MPs. The facilities were inaugurated today by MPs who visited the facilities established at the hotel where they reside whenever they are in Yaounde for a session.