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16/06/2026
JUNE 16 AND THE ECHOES OF A FORGOTTEN CHILDHOOD IN CAMEROON'S CONFLICT ZONES
Today, June 16, Africa marks the Day of the African Child. Across the continent, the day serves as a reminder of the rights, dreams and dignity of every child. It commemorates the courage of school children in Soweto, South Africa, who in 1976 paid a heavy price for demanding quality education.
In Bamenda, this year's commemoration arrives with a striking coincidence.
Exactly two months ago, on April 16, thousands lined the streets as Pope LEO XIV visited the city. Among them were children. They sang, waved branches and stretched out their hands in hope of receiving a blessing. Beyond the celebration, the Pope's message was simple and profound: peace, reconciliation and dialogue.
Yet, two months later, that message still echoes across a region searching for lasting peace.
June 16 also marks the official start of the First School Leaving Certificate examinations in Cameroon. For many children, the examination is a milestone. For others, it is a reminder of opportunities lost.
Since the escalation of the conflict in the North West and South West Regions in 2017, thousands of children have seen their education disrupted. Some have spent years outside the classroom. Others study under difficult conditions marked by fear, displacement and uncertainty. In some communities, children who should be writing examinations today are absent, victims of circumstances beyond their control.
The right to education is one of the most fundamental rights of a child. When conflict takes root, it is often children who bear the deepest scars.
As Africa celebrates its children today, Bamenda offers a sobering reflection. The memory of the Pope's call for peace, the celebration of the African Child and the commencement of national examinations all point to one urgent truth: every child deserves a future shaped by books, not bullets; by opportunity, not fear.
That remains the unfinished story of many children in Cameroon's English speaking regions.
Mayor Urges Noni Sons and Daughters to Bring Bamenda's Best Back Home
As Noni sons and daughters continue to build their lives out if home and in Bamenda, the Mayor of Noni Council has a message that goes beyond celebratio them.
Speaking on May 31, 2026, the Mayor has challenged Noni residents living in Bamenda to become ambassadors of development by learning from the positive examples around them and taking those ideas back home.
Will the lessons learned in Bamenda help transform Noni? Watch the Mayor's message and hear his call for collective responsibility and development.
The Social Democratic Front- SDF , turned Bamenda III into a scene of colour, reflection, and political expression as supporters, party militants, and sympathisers gathered to celebrate the party’s 36th anniversary.
From songs of struggle to messages of hope and revival, the event captured the enduring spirit of a party many supporters say still holds a place in Cameroon’s political story. These are the powerful moments captured during the SDF celebration in Bamenda III District. #
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