HORS CONTEXTE : IL N’Y A PAS EU DE VIOLENTES TENSIONS LORS D’UN MANIFESTATION DU RDPC A BAMENDA LE 02 FÉVRIER 2025

Une vidéo Youtube largement partagée sur les fora WhatsApp a révélé que le dimanche 02 février 2025, il y a eu des tensions à Bamenda à la suite d’une manifestation du parti au pouvoir RDPC pour soutenir la candidature de Paul Biya à l’élection présidentielle. Le reportage prétend également qu’un poste de police a été incendié lors de la manifestation. Après vérification, cette information s’avère être hors contexte.

Cameroon’s Digital Renaissance: The Intersection of Social Media, Humour, and Music

Introduction ‘Sister Mary, Ma boo eh, family na one, bimoulé d’abord’, are some comic catch-phrases that have become very popular in Cameroon, just like the comedians using them in their skits. The rise of social media is playing a key role in the blossoming of the music and comedy sectors, shifting focus from traditional stand-up […]

Does Doliprane contain a substance that Feminizes Males from the placenta?

On December 4, a claim circulated on X as a comment, alleging that Doliprane, a popular brand of paracetamol “contains a substance which can feminize men”. This claim has sparked considerable concern and confusion particularly on social media. The claim has a reach of 49,200 views in a context where proliferation of medical claims on […]

THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN PROMOTING TRANSNATIONALISM OF CAMEROON’S CULTURE

Introduction Technological advancements have enabled digital connectivity to transcend geographic, social, religious, and cultural boundaries. Social media, a product of technological innovation, has become a transformative force, redefining how cultures interact, evolve, and influence one another. Cameroon, considered as Africa imminature, is celebrated for its rich cultural diversity,traditions, and dynamic youth population. Social media has […]

Digital space as a new channel to counter or denounce corruption in Cameroon

Cambridge dictionary defines corruption as dishonest or illegal behaviour including a person in a position of power.  Over the years in Cameroon, corruption is a daily reality, with cases ranging from government institutions, private institutions to international institutions as it’s mentioned in this study done by the Nkafu Institute. According to the Cameroon Anti-Corruption Commission […]

Vrai ! la consommation de la viande de porc peut être à l’origine du diabète

Le 21 novembre 2024, Dr Elise Tankeu, diététicienne et chroniqueuse a déclaré au cours de l’émission “C’est le matin” de Balafon TV,  que la viande de porc peut entraîner une augmentation de l’acidité dans le corps et être à l’origine du diabète.” Après vérification auprès de la concernée, d’un diabétologue, et via des études menées […]

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