Yaounde, Cameroon News

Editor's Note: Gideon F. For-Mukwai has been in Cameroon for more than two weeks reporting on changes occurring there as a result of telecommunications liberalization and increased use of information technology.

VATICAN CITY, 3 DEC 2009 - The Holy Father: - Appointed Bishop Joseph Atanga S.J. of Bafoussam, Cameroon, as archbishop of Bertoua , Cameroon.

The Holy Father Benedict XVI, on December 3, 2009, appointed Bishop of Batouri , Fr.

The Holy Father Benedict XVI, on December 3, 2009, accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the Diocese of Obala presented by Bishop Jerome-Owono Mimboe, in conformity with canon 401 1 of the Code of Canon Law.

A solidarity match to sensitise the public on the importance of early diagnosis of cancer and its prevalence in Cameroon has held in Yaounde.

The Minister of Trade, Luc Mbarga Atangana has launched the first ever National Cocoa Day in Cameroon.

Her Excellency Janet Garvey was in Vekovi on the invitation of the Jakiri council.

The 41st conference of the Union of Francophone Journalists has ended in Yaounde with a dinner offered by the General Manger of the Cameroon Radio Television.

Higher Education Minister, Professor Jacque Fame Ndongo has told some 1.600 graduating teachers from the Yaounde Higher Teachers Training College to go to remote parts of the country and help government push back illiteracy.

Stakeholders are resolute in taking the project off the ground. Never in the history of the Lom Pangar hydroelectricity project has there been mobilisation like what was noticed a few days ago.

People may not expect to solicit scientific explanations from kids about the planet they all dwell on, but they may have to buckle up from time to time for scientifically shocking answers from kids to questions linked with the Earth.

The Prime Minister, Head of Government Philemon Yang last Tuesday the 17th of November 2009, chaired the opening session of the 41st edition of the International Union of Francophone Press .

A new study led by a Canadian math professor recommends aggressive and immediate spending to combat HIV/AIDS as the most effective method of halting the global epidemic.

Cameroon's Confucius Institute will have partnership with several newly established Chinese centers in promotion of cultural exchanges between the Central African country and China.

The international law enforcement agency Interpol is cracking down on the sale of stolen luxury cars in Central Africa.

Madam Nina Shapiro is in Yaounde for a regional tour during which she will be presenting the International Finance Corporation's vision on the development of regional capital markets.

After 20 years of trials, scientists have announced they are on the threshold of discovering a malaria vaccine.

With their eyes closed and cries resounding through the maternity ward, children are born into the world to spark the laughter of a family and to kindle the hope of all mankind, waiting to be showered with praise and loving words.

A series of conferences and workshops on African traditions will take place on Nov.

All childhoods are special in their own times; linked together, they could chronicle the history of the world.