The 7:30pm News of August 4, 2024
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00:00In the limelight, in an era of globalization and technology,
00:29The African woman who struggles to stay true to her culture while seeking inclusive and sustainable education.
00:42Plus, the Bishop of the Bulova Diocese, Philippe Alain Barga, is back on his feet again one month after surviving a ghastly motor accident.
00:51The spiritual leader and Christian faithful have thanked God for his life.
01:00And those are our headlines. Dear viewers, glad to have you on the 7.30 News with me, Uncle Lady Raihana Tosali.
01:08Thousands of people in Douala have attended the projection of a film on the life of the President of the Republic, Paul Bia.
01:16This was at the screening of the documentary, Paul Bia, The State's Man with an Extraordinary Life.
01:21Viewed yesterday at the Beseke Ceremonial Ground in Douala amongst a score of personalities present was the Minister of State for Justice, Laura Esso, and a cross-section of the Littoral Regional Elite.
01:35Charles Ebune has details.
01:37Temperatures averaged 27 degrees Celsius this Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the Beseke Ceremonial Grounds in Douala, the country's business and spiritual soul.
01:49And thousands of souls of the 4 million inhabited city turned out to view the literal projection of the film on the Bia years.
02:01Cameroon is fortunate to have in Paul Bia a state man, a great state man, a very great state man, a man of peace, whom we owe the stability and consideration of our country.
02:22The star-stunned event is energetically witnessed by the political, administrative, parliamentary, governmental, business class, and in both the soul and crown of the coastal space.
02:35Amongst them, the Politburo member of the party closer to power, who equally doubles as Minister of State for Justice, Laurent Esso.
02:42He did not hesitate to promote freedom of speech and of opinion, to the extent that he often becomes a victim himself.
02:53The Douala elite counted one by one in their speeches the good deeds of the Bia era in their region, including universities, road construction, the second bridge over the Wuri, and a special place for the Ngondo to preserve their cherished culture, amongst others.
03:14The 1 hour 24 minutes film, entitled Paul Bia, the state man with an extraordinary life, is projected in Douala under the supervision of the Civil Cabinet of the Presidency, with the artistic assistance of the Arts and Cultural Ministry.
03:36But produced by these two ladies, Cathy Miba and Solange Edimu, ready to tell the Bia story to all generations.
03:45Mr. President of the Republic, Paul Bia, we are together to the last parts.
03:58Amongst the more than 4,000 people who attended the film projection was the President of the Cameroon Football Federation, Samuel Etofis, the Governor of the Litoral Region, and Cabinet members from the Litoral Region.
04:12After the electrifying show in Douala, the producers and their caravan will move to Marwa, in the Far North Region, for the same story, Paul Bia, the state man with an extraordinary journey. Period.
04:33And the people of the Litoral Region have pledged their loyalty and support to President Paul Bia, after watching the over an hour long documentary showcasing his achievements as President of the Republic. Ponchanos Laung of our Litoral Regional Station tells us more.
04:51Outstanding works of an extraordinary nation builder compiled in a 90-minute documentary. After projection at the Besenge Ceremonial Grounds in Douala, the population identified itself with the achievements.
05:02When I got my GCE Advanced Level, there was no University of Douala. There was only the one University of Yaounde. The railway station of Besenge was constructed by Paul Bia.
05:16The successes of this extraordinary visionary, many argue, are thanks to his distinguished qualities, notably humility, commitment, and extreme kindness as reflected by the documentary.
05:25We learned many things about the story of Mr. Paul Bia, and we realized that he has made many efforts to be in the place that he is today. It's not by joking, it's by the power of work. So, it's perfectly organized, and we saw that this achievement has been possible because he has a vision.
05:48Paul Bia has been portrayed as Cameroon's hero, recognized even by his political opponents.
05:53When he said that here I am in Douala, it was a turmoil period. People were just demonstrating quite everywhere. A rumor said that he cannot come to Douala because he is fearing the demonstrators, but finally he came.
06:13Through the Minister of State Laurent Esso, the littoral region has expressed gratitude to Paul Bia, pledging their loyalty and support as he continues to pilot Cameroon to socio-economic prosperity.
06:23In other news, this week was dedicated to celebrating the African woman's prowess as Cameroon marked the 62nd day of the African woman. Her strength and plight were brought to the limelight.
06:37One of the challenges the African woman has to struggle with is adapting to globalization, which is having a toll on her looks, behavior, and culture. In the following report, Beatrice Losamba looks at the challenges of modernization.
06:54The African woman looks foreign today. Her dressing, color, speech, and even attitude knows this foreign influence that is unavoidable in a world that has become global.
07:05Women have shifted and were wanting to become like white women.
07:11Inasmuch as being open to the world can only be good for her empowerment, the fear that the African woman's identity could be lost is real.
07:18We have African women going out there to do cosmetic surgery.
07:23To keep the values that Africa endowed them with takes determination and the realization that what they have got from Africa is good.
07:32African women have everything to value our skin. We have a very beautiful skin that we have to preserve. We have our family, our culture to preserve.
07:48As an African woman, I would like for us to keep our hairdo because our African hair is really good.
07:56Our culture brings family together. I remember during COVID, a lot of white people died because they did not have people to come together and be with them.
08:06Although we were in isolation, we had people we could talk to. Our togetherness as Africans.
08:12The African in us, they should copy that and not us copying a lot of the bad stuff from them.
08:18Africa competes on the same stage as every other continent in the world and the element it contributes to the world's diversity is essential.
08:26The woman of Africa is seen as a pillar in the consolidation process.
08:31And as the African woman grapples with modernization, so too does she struggle to defend her rights to education, training in technology and innovation.
08:43A presentation of what has been done and still needs to be done in the promotion of women's rights in this report with Petrice Nkomba.
08:50Unlike the International Women's Day, which celebrates the milestone covered by women worldwide in matters of leadership and lots more,
08:59the African Women's Day is set aside to reflect on the problems of women on the African continent.
09:06For this year, the African woman's right to education is a major concern.
09:12Education here is not only in school, you know, at the level of Africa, in the family.
09:18When there is a decision to make with regards to education for lack of means, it's the young girl who is asked to stay home and help the mother.
09:28So we want that even the girl at home should be given training.
09:36Gender focal points say, though Cameroon has done much in the domain of education and training for women,
09:41their rights to health and leadership positions have not been neglected.
09:48We have a program with the Ministry of Health to accompany women who suffer domestic violence.
09:55With respect to Beijing, we've only achieved 29.9%.
10:01The Beijing quarter is below average in Cameroon. Government still has challenges to meet.
10:07We are looking forward to improve on female leadership.
10:11We see that when women are given the position, they can exploit that position for the development of themselves and the society.
10:18A platform to counter violence on women in collaboration with the Ministries of Health and Justice have also been put in place.
10:29The African woman is often looked upon as a reflection on the evolution and history of the African continent itself.
10:36This also means upholding unique patterns that serve as a visual language through which stories, traditions and beliefs are conveyed.
10:44But for how long can she stay true to her touch of originality? Joyce Abigail attempts an answer.
10:52Beauty is to a woman, as politics to a politician.
10:57I prefer extensions because it's looking natural, actually. I think everybody can see it is looking natural and it makes you look different.
11:05As an African woman, I would have used my natural hair, but it doesn't look presentable.
11:10Skin bleaching, nail extensions, wig attachments, eyelashes and body modifications are universal beauty trends and the African woman isn't left out.
11:22The main reason why women are transforming their beauty is they have the desire of eternity and they don't know that there are some products that are dangerous for their beauty.
11:40It is true that the world has become a global village and there is the facsimile of different cultures and lifestyle.
11:50But can this copy pattern be interpreted as the African woman flowing with the tides of modern day fashion or just maybe a problem of complex?
12:00We prefer them with their natural color. If you are to put nails, it should be at least short, not long. If it's with lashes, it should not be too long.
12:09The wig, the color also and the skin tone.
12:14Accepting the feminine pattern and embracing general concepts are arguably understandable, but it remains a call for concern if the African woman deliberately shuts down her own identity.
12:30Away from the African woman, Christian faithful of the Bulova Diocese of the Roman Catholic Church have thanked God for preserving their spiritual leader, His Lordship Philip Alembarga, in a car accident he was involved in last June 29.
12:46This was during a Pontifical Mass at the St Anne and Joachim Cathedral marking the first public appearance of the Bishop. Details with Clarence Azahene Bulova.
12:57It was with great excitement, praise and worship that the Christian faithful from all the parishes of the Bulova Diocese ushered Monseigneur Philip Alembarga into the St Anne and Joachim Cathedral in Aban, a triumphant entry of the Bishop into the Temple of God after surviving a car accident two months ago.
13:16We are here to thank God for the life of our Bishop who had a fatal accident, but thank God his life was saved.
13:24We came here to celebrate, to thank God and to pray to Him so that we continue to serve Him for the future.
13:33In his homily drawn from the Gospel of John Chapter 6, Bishop Philip Alembarga testified of God's saving grace and exalted the faithful to trust God at all times.
13:44He expressed gratitude to the Christians for their ceaseless prayers and support. The prelate also thanked the presidential couple for their assistance during the tragic moment.
13:54I could die but the hand of God covered me and I am here today to thank God and to thank all the people who helped me to stand up.
14:04Bishop Philip Alembarga survived the unexpected accident alongside a reverend sister and his driver in the morning of June 29 while on his way to the cathedral to officiate a priestly ordination.
14:18Successful baccalaureate candidates of the Monseigneur Henri Viettel College have been awarded certificates of academic excellence.
14:27The ceremony on the school campus today was also to celebrate the institution's 75.24% pass, recorded and enlightened the students on what to expect as undergraduates.
14:41Over 50 lorries burning up the dance floor after 9 months of hard work.
14:50The prospective university students received their certificates of excellence, a suitable moment to acknowledge not just the students' brilliance but the teachers' dedication as well.
15:03Hard work and perseverance eventually leads to success so these students should never give up.
15:11Looking at the overall performance our students really worked hard. We are very proud of them. We urge our teachers to keep doing their best to help these children.
15:22Amongst the lot are those who stand out.
15:26I have worked hard since school started in September. I'm so happy. I want to be a doctor and help people who are in need of health care.
15:36To crown celebrations, the students are urged to keep excellence at the fore as they continue their educational journey.
15:45The Paramount Fund of Qom in Boyle Division, Northwest Region, is in Yaoundé to mingle with its subjects in the Central Region.
15:55This is the bidding outing of His Royal Highness Phuong Klem Ndi since his enthronement in 2017.
16:03He was given a warm welcome by sons and daughters of Qom in Yaoundé during a display of the Qom culture at the Explanade of the City Council.
16:14Here are the details with Victor Siga.
16:17A display of the Qom culture keeps curious visitors at the Yaoundé City Hall entertained.
16:23It is the first time Qom communities in Yaoundé and its environs are receiving the Paramount Fund, His Royal Highness Phuong Klem Ndi, since his enthronement in 2017.
16:34It is a rare occasion for the fund to move out of the palace and meet its people.
16:41This is first a sign of selfless service, it's a sign of devotion, it's a sign of availability for its people.
16:49We thank him for what he has been doing for us.
16:52In a mix of Qom cultural rhythms, elites of Boyle Division in the Northwest Region turn out in the courtyard in their beautiful Qom attires.
17:01An array of different Qom cultural associations heard the ruler while he gave them a message of hope and prosperity.
17:09The fund is ready to reinforce the Qui Fund decision on what people must do towards all development associations that exist in Qom and out of Qom.
17:21After seven years, the Paramount Chief has made the dreams of his sons and daughters in Yaoundé come true thanks to this official visit.
17:31Sailing Culture, the 42nd edition of the Bambi Bacchum Culture and Sports Week has gone underway in Bambutu's West Region and will feature cultural displays and competitions.
17:44The opening ceremony was chaired by the traditional ruler of the Bambi Bacchum people, His Majesty Kenny Roger.
17:50For one week, the Bambi Bacchum people from across the globe will converge on their ancestral land in the Bambutus to celebrate their cultural heritage and promote development in the locality.
18:09The main objective is to gather all the children of this country so that a sustainable development can be observed by the population to ease their lives in Bambi Bacchum.
18:21We have built two bridges which enable the population to move from one place to another.
18:27The opening ceremony is graced with a football encounter under the auspices of the ancestral leader of the Bambi Bacchum people, His Majesty Roger Kenny, who decorates former Indomitable Lion Juyudeni Onana as honorary citizen of Bambi Bacchum.
18:46I am very proud of what I have seen and you see the attributes that have been awarded to me.
18:52In the opening encounter, Bambi Experience FC of Douala beat Bambi Semans FC of Bafusam 2-1.
19:01A sports work for peace and unity in Cameroon, cultural manifestations and exhibitions of traditional artefacts of the Bambi Bacchum people spice the opening ceremony of the week-long cultural and sports bonanza.
19:16Our artist of the week slot tonight dwells into the life of Bikutsi singer Kalvino. Born Menge Ondo Etienne, Kalvino's love for the microphone began 30 years ago. Today he has three albums to his name. Emma Taue profiles him for the 730 News.
19:35Talent was not enough at the beginning. Kalvino the albino battled his way to stardom by shaking off the stigma that his generation put on him.
19:48I started playing the balafon since I was a kid. I sang in the church choir and also played the guitar. At the time, many people were afraid of albinos everywhere I went. When I launched my first clip, Blik Blik, and Behind the Albino, people discovered an artist.
20:09But even though family resistance compounded Kalvino's ambitions, this artist from the south region hit his mark at his time.
20:21My family wanted me to become an accountant, but my mind was tilted towards music. Also, my peers always laughed at me in school, which was also a push factor for me to pursue my music career.
20:38His melodies such as Blik Blik and Alone, some Cameroonians attest, is timeless.
20:45There is a glaring difference between music we had before and what we have now. This generation is blessed to have someone like Kalvino.
20:54Amidst all the rejection, however, Kalvino's renditions are a testament that, even in music, albinos are holding their own.
21:04The cultural artist, who sings to promote Cameroon's culture, advises young artists to cultivate perseverance, which to him is key to building success in music.
21:15And now, ride with us to discover a splendid waterfall locally known as the Mami Water Waterfall in Fongotongo, Minwa Division of the West Region.
21:28This waterfall of breathtaking natural beauty attracts many visitors every year in search of tranquility and connection with nature.
21:37Our regional correspondent, Kingi Anjelapa, takes us to discover.
21:42The amazing waterfalls of Fongotongo, referred to as the Mami Water Falls, more than 82 meters high, tumble down the slopes and rush into a winding river in the heart of the sacred forest.
21:54It is a moving spectacle, a real carousel for those undertaking the odyssey to discover the authentic and mystical site.
22:02The visitor must travel 75 kilometers from Bafusem to reach Fongotongo in the Minwa before reaching the Mami Water Waterfalls.
22:10This pleasant place offers the walker the opportunity to immense themselves in the sources of grass-filled traditions, crossing an anthology of wonders, floristic galleries and mystical caves containing a thousand epics and legends told to visitors by the priests, guardians of the sites.
22:29The legend of Mami Water is an ancient myth and it is told this Mehmed, living in the falls, sometimes comes out to seduce a man and then takes him into the depths to make him her lover.
22:41Located in the heart of the sacred lands of the wonderful village of Fongotongo, the Mami Water Falls, this beautiful garden of heritage treasures, treasures and dreams is a little corner of paradise that will prompt you to want to revisit as often as possible.
23:08Breathtaking indeed. On to something else. The 773 years of existence of Switzerland have been commemorated in Cameroon. This was at the Hilton Hotel in Yaoundé during the celebration of the National Day of the Country, chaired by the Swiss Ambassador to Cameroon, Martin Straub. Details with Charles Ebuneh.
23:30A union of three states originally formed in 1291, Switzerland is plus 700 years old, with plus 8 million people this August 1, 2024. Today, 237 Swiss nationals reside in Cameroon, while almost 5000 Cameroonians live in their country.
23:54The Swiss Confederation is 733 years old. It has gone through several tumultuous moments, but has survived all internal and external attacks.
24:08Enough for Cameroonians, especially members of government as well as the diplomatic corps accredited in Cameroon to join the Swiss community to celebrate their National Day at the Hilton Hotel here in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
24:21As a small country in which one out of two francs is earned from abroad, we pay great attention to our foreign relations.
24:33Cameroon and Switzerland have a trade volume of about 10 billion CFA francs and the country is a key player in the humanitarian, educational and peace enhancement efforts in stressed regions of Cameroon such as the Far North, the South West and North West.
24:51This is the last National Day celebration for the Swiss Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Cameroon, Martin Schrock, and the last in his career since he leaves Cameroon days from now, followed by retirement.
25:07On a sad note now, colleagues and friends of the late station manager of CRTV North Regional Station, Bishai Adyalibukar, have been trooping into his full residence to condole with his family.
25:23The 64-year-old senior journalist succumbed to a protracted illness on August 2 in Yaoundé and was buried following the Muslim tradition.
25:33Since his demise, the residence of CRTV North's former station manager, Bishai Adyalibukar, keeps receiving mourners from all horizons who come in to condole with his family.
25:47The 64-year-old senior journalist, often referred to as Journalist Beyond Borders, died on August 2, 2024, after a protracted illness at the Yaoundé Military Hospital. Many remember him as a humble man.
26:02Born on December 5, 1960 in Marwa, late Adyalibukar was appointed station manager in the North in 2005. He also served as CRTV's correspondent at the Synod. He was a guide to many of his collaborators, in whom he instilled the gem of journalism.
26:32He was a good professional, as a journalist. We worked together less than two years.
26:41It's a big loss for the family. He taught us a lot of things, how to behave.
26:46He was buried on the 2nd of August, 2024, at the Muslim cemetery in Soi following the Muslim tradition. He leaves behind his wife, four children, friends and family to mourn him.
27:00One of Cameroon's most loyal military officers, who significantly contributed in thwarting the April 6, 1984 failed coup, thereby establishing state institutions, is dead.
27:13The retired Colonel Titus Ebogo, who was a native of Megang in the Nyongan Fumu of the Central Region, died this Sunday, August 4, at the Yaoundé Military Hospital following an illness.
27:29Retired Colonel Titus Ebogo is renowned to be the first commander of the Presidential Guard from 1985 till 1999. His demise has left many mourning.
27:41A great man has fallen today in Megang and in the Nyongan Fumu. He was an honest man who loved everyone. We have lost an icon in this division. He was a rallying force in this village. We are deeply saddened.
28:07Colonel Titus Ebogo, upon retirement, returned to his native village of Megang in the Nyongan Fumu, where he engaged in agriculture, describing it as his way of contributing to the development of his locality.
28:23His remains have been conveyed to Megang, where he will be laid to rest this Sunday, August 4, 2024, in strict family intimacy.
28:33In sports, Cameroonian 400m hodler Hinda Alinda Angulu will this Monday compete during the catch-up series in the women's huddles for a place in the semifinals in the ongoing Olympic Games in Paris.
28:48She failed to pick up a direct semifinal ticket earlier today in Paris after emerging last in her heat with a 55.69 seconds time.
28:57A difficult race it was for Hinda Angulu, a major challenge she had out of avoiding an early exit from Paris 2024. Running in heat three of the women's 400m huddles, Hinda Angulu was far from being outstanding as she emerged last in her heat with a 55.69 seconds time.
29:22I am satisfied because I created new records, which was one of my objectives, and I think tomorrow I will be able to do it and qualify for the semifinals.
29:34She will be competing this Monday for a place into the semifinals during the catch-up series.
29:40Tomorrow I am hopeful because during part one of my race I didn't go in totally. Since I reserved myself to be more resistant at the end, it didn't work well, so tomorrow I will change strategies.
29:53The focus Sunday night will be on Emmanuelle Esseyme Alouboude, who will be running for a place into the men's 100m finals.
30:02And as you just heard there, the Cameroonian athlete Emmanuelle Esseyme Alouboude has just finished fourth in his heat at the semifinals of the men's 100m event at the ongoing Paris Olympic Games.
30:16For more, let's join Baldwin Sama. Good evening, Baldwin. Tell us, what's the atmosphere like out there?
30:23Good evening to you and welcome to Start De France, where there is no good news for now.
30:29We're talking about Emmanuelle Esseyme Alouboude, who just finished fourth in his heat in the first heat of the men's semifinals, talking about the 100m at the ongoing Paris Olympic Games.
30:40Unfortunately for now, he hasn't qualified for the final, given that he had a 10-second time.
30:47He was the fourth in his heat. We have to wait for all the other heats to be done, because the heats are ongoing at this point in time.
30:54For all the other heats, and at the end of the other heats, the two best in terms of the time will be taken all over and recovered to be prepared for the final of the men's 100m.
31:05So our prayer is that the best four or the fourth in the other heats have an above 10-second time, which will permit Emmanuelle Esseyme Alouboude to be recovered amongst the two best fourths in the respective heats to qualify for the next round of this competition.
31:24The final will take place later tonight at 9.50pm back here in Paris. It's going to be 8.50pm back there in Nyaounde, and we shall remain available to keep our viewers updated.
31:32Whether or not Emmanuelle Esseyme Alouboude has qualified for the final or not, back to you.
32:02.