By Nchendzengang Tatah TIKO, Cameroon (CNA) - Over 200 widows gathered in Tiko on June 23rd to celebrate International Widows Day and call for improved living conditions. The theme of the event, held at the Tiko Council Hall, was 'Combating widow vulnerability, improving their socioeconomic situation.' Qui Celine, president of the Tiko Widows Association, highlighted the challenges faced by widows in the region. These include: Limited financial resources: Many widows lack the means to support themselves, especially with farming being the primary activity in the rural area. Impact of the Anglophone Crisis: The ongoing conflict in the Northwest and Southwest regions has significantly affected the financial situation of widows, with many losing their sole source of income from the Cameroon Development Corporation (CDC). Rising costs and property disputes: Widows face the burden of rising prices, including increased housing costs, and legal battles over property with their deceased husbands' families. Celi ne called for government legislation to address property disputes and urged authorities to create a more supportive environment for widows. Boudbe Glays, a member of the Dynamic Widows group, echoed these concerns and requested sustainable support from donors, beyond just food handouts. The gathering, with its large turnout, signifies growing awareness and advocacy among widows in Tiko. Source: Cameroon News Agency
Day: June 24, 2024
PAD wins case over Bollore in his backyard
The Paorts Authority of Douala, has won the final legal battle against business magnet, Vincent Bollore. The General Manager of the Port Authority of Douala, PAD, Cyriou Ngo, disclosed that the First Civil Chamber of the French Court of Cassation on June 19, 2024, dismissed the appeal lodged by Douala International Terminal (DIT) against the decision of the Paris Court of Appeal dated 10 January 2023. The DIt is controlled by Bollore company. 'This ruling sets aside, on the grounds of irregular composition of the arbitration tribunal, the arbitration award made on 10 November 2020 under the aegis of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) of Paris, which ordered PAD to pay the sum of 58.6 million Euro as compensation for the 'damages' resulting from the alleged loss of opportunity in the call for tenders relating to the renewal of the concession agreement for the Port of Douala-Bonabéri container terminal with effect from 1 January 2020.' Cyrius Ngo explained. The General Manager said they were pleased with the decision 'which puts an end to all speculations about the operation of the container terminal, and enables it to resolutely pursue the collection of its share of the parking penalties wrongly withheld by DIT S.A.' Source: Cameroon News Agency