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80% of scooter drivers are foreigners😭

@MimiMefoInfo Does the legislation now give right to partners to satisfy their sexaual needs independently through other avenues?

The French Senate puts an end to the obligation of sexual relations within marriage. It took centuries of matrimonial law, a European condemnation, and a 69-year-old woman judged at fault for refusing her husband for France to finally put it in black and white: marriage does not oblige anyone to have sexual relations. This Thursday, the Senate adopted the bill aimed at ending the so-called “conjugal duty” by an overwhelming majority of 209 votes in favor and 2 against. An almost unanimous result that reflects both the obviousness of the principle and the long, complex path required to reach it. The text seeks to end an old interpretation of the Civil Code, which led case law to consider “community of life” (a concept arising from marriage) as a form of sexual obligation. In practical terms, spouses could be blamed in court for refusing sexual relations with their partner and be found at fault in divorce proceedings. … Read more here 👇 buff.ly/XyACaty

@beta_tinz "Mandate from the people" is key in such undertaking... Anything out of this is dictatorship!

"Without any mandate from the people, one can now become President of the Republic of Cameroon solely by the will of Paul Biya."-Joseph Emmanuel Ateba; National Communication Secretary of MRC speaks out on the new Vice President Bill! #BetaTinz #BetaTinzGist

@mbeatowe ça c'est un train en course continue... pas de stop!

Modification constitutionnelle. Le vice-président (VP) n’assure pas l’intérim. Il achève le mandat du président si ce dernier n’est plus là. Le VP devient président, mais qui nomme le prochain VP? - Source vidéo: vm.tiktok.com/ZNRX1gkH2/

South African Presidents since 1961 #videosvuvu

@MimiMefoInfo In a normal country, this kind of decision cannot be made without public consultations.

Honourable Nourane Fotsing is satisfied with the establishment of a Vice-President position and says she is ready to support the office holder in carrying out their duties. If the Cameroonian people thought they could rely on opposition MPs to rise up against this law, the PCRN MP for Wouri-East appears to prove otherwise. According to her, this bill is good news for the Cameroonian people… Let’s read 👇 “There is no doubt that this day marks a historic turning point for Cameroon. Indeed, since the constitutional revision of 1984, which abolished the position of Vice-President in favor of the office of Prime Minister, our institutional architecture had no longer included this function at the highest level of the State. Today, with this new bill, a major return is therefore taking place in the organization of executive power. Beyond this historical dimension, it is important to understand that this text is not limited to the mere creation of the Vice-President position. It profoundly reshapes the balance of power at the top of the State. This bill notably addresses: – the management of a vacancy of power – the creation and functioning of the Vice-Presidency – the strengthening of the prerogatives of the President of the Republic – and, more broadly, the organization of institutions A brief note on asset declaration: it does not concern only the President, but also several senior officials — a positive provision. This reform also reflects a desire to inject new institutional momentum, with the objective of strengthening the continuity of the State and adapting governance mechanisms to current realities. This direction calls for responsibility from all public actors so that these developments translate concretely into progress for citizens. From this perspective, we look forward to the appointment of the new Vice-President. We are ready to support them in the exercise of their duties, in a spirit of collaboration and general interest, in order to contribute to the stability and prosperity of Cameroon. Hon. Nourane Fotsing National Assembly — April 2, 2026, Yaoundé.”**

@MimiMefoInfo And this is even decided by people with no legitimacy, people whose term of office has come to an end!

Paul Biya Rewrites the Rules of His Succession: What the Constitutional Revision Bill Really Says It is a five-page document, modest in appearance but considerable in its implications. The bill amending Cameroon’s Constitution, submitted to the Parliamentary Congress, goes far beyond a simple technical adjustment. It fundamentally reshapes the architecture of power in Cameroon. Here is what you need to know. A Vice President Created from Scratch and Appointed by Biya The core of the text lies here: Cameroon will officially establish the position of Vice President of the Republic. Until now, this office did not exist within Cameroon’s constitutional framework. From now on, the President of the Republic will be able to appoint a Vice President — and dismiss him at will. His responsibilities will be those that the Head of State chooses to delegate to him through an explicit mandate. In other words, this Vice President is not elected. He does not come from universal suffrage. He is selected, installed, and removable solely by Paul Biya. His legitimacy is entirely delegated, never popular. Presidential Succession: A Historic Shift This is where the text takes on its full political significance. Until now, Cameroon’s Constitution provided that in the event of a vacancy in power (death, resignation, or permanent incapacity), the President of the Senate would serve as interim leader, with limited powers, while a new presidential election was organized. That system is now set aside. Under the reform, the Vice President would complete the ongoing presidential term without any intermediate election. He would take the oath of office immediately upon the occurrence of the vacancy and assume office at once. He would no longer be a caretaker responsible for organizing a transition, but a full successor governing until the end of the mandate. The President of the Senate would only assume interim duties in one specific situation: if the Vice President himself is unable to serve or if the position is vacant. Only in that case would a presidential election be organized within 20 to 120 days. What This Means in Practice Let us be clear. Paul Biya is 92 years old. He was sworn in in November 2025 for a new seven-year term. The question of his succession is therefore not theoretical; for many observers, it is the central political issue in Cameroon today. By creating a Vice President appointed by himself, Paul Biya gives himself the possibility of personally choosing who will succeed him should a vacancy arise. This designated successor would not need to face voters to complete the current term. He would govern with the constitutional legitimacy granted by this reform — and by it alone. Read more here 👇 buff.ly/vNMqXOq

@MimiMefoInfo Thank you Mimi

When the papal nuncio went to Bamenda, he shut up the congregation when he was booed for mentioning Biya's name. The Vatican has decided that the pope is coming to Bamenda because the supreme pontiff would want to hear from the people themselves. He would want to know what the people are going through to the extent that they booed his ambassador during mass. Don't let anyone lie to you that the pope is not interested in your daily challenges. If this visit were purely spiritual, he would not be coming physically. Mimi Mefo Newuh connects the dots on this and some of the top stories of this week. Watch, share, comment and tell us what you think #MMINews #TopStories #PopeInCameroon2026 #papeaucameroun2026If

@MimiMefoInfo It's 900 billion CFA and 15 trillion CFA

In Cameroon, the debate over public debt management has returned to the forefront as figures reveal a sharp rise in national borrowing over the past two decades. According to several economic analyses, the country’s debt has grown from about 900 billion CFA francs in 2007 to nearly 15,000 billion today, a period that coincides with the governmental career of Louis Paul Motaze, the current Minister of Finance. A key figure in state decision-making for almost twenty years, he has held several strategic positions related to economic planning and public financial management. During this time, numerous infrastructure projects were launched, largely financed through public borrowing. However, on the ground, citizens continue to face persistent challenges, particularly regarding access to water, electricity, and basic public services. With increasing budgetary pressure, Cameroon is preparing to enter a new program with the International Monetary Fund, expected to involve demanding economic reforms. For many observers, the issue now goes beyond financial figures; it concerns the country’s ability to turn debt into tangible progress for its population. #MMINews

WHEN YOU ANNOUNCE YOU ARE RUNNING FOR PRESIDENCY IN UGANDA 😂😂😂😂

@MimiMefoInfo Which Paul Biya? Cameroonians are quietly sitting and watching these clowns destroy this country to the ground. By the time they are done, there'll be nothing left of Cameroon.

Biya Authorizes 1.65 Trillion FCFA Loan to Fund Projects and Service Debt President Paul Biya has authorized the Minister of Finance to borrow up to 1.65 trillion francs CFA to finance development projects and clear outstanding payments, in a presidential decree issued this Wednesday evening. He instructed Minister Louis Paul Motaze to source the loans as follows: - 400 billion francs to be raised on the domestic financial market through Treasury Bonds. - 250 billion francs through direct borrowing from international private organizations. - 1,000 billion francs to be secured on external banking markets. Cameroon's public debt has been a growing concern. The country's total public debt stood at approximately 14,442 trillion francs CFA as of March 2025, according to the Autonomous Amortization Fund (CAA), which manages public debt in Cameroon. This represents 47 percent of the GDP. A significant portion of the budget is already allocated to debt servicing, which has curtailed funds that could have been used for social projects and infrastructure. The new borrowing authorization comes amid persistent pressure on public finances due to fluctuating commodity prices on the international market, post-election recovery costs, and ongoing expenditures on security in the North West, South West and Far North Regions. #MMINews

@MimiMefoInfo You mean he forgot to attend his new year wishes presentation?

While a report published by Jeune Afrique claimed that he was undergoing a medical evacuation to South Africa, the President of the National Assembly, Cavaye Yeguie Djibril, made a public appearance on Saturday morning in Mada, his native village, to set the record straight.

@MimiMefoInfo You mean he forgot to attend his new year wishes presentation?

@MimiMefoInfo Does the constitution allow them to do so? Is there a provision for the civil society to challenge such a decision by the executive?

Budget 2026: Passports and Vehicle Registration Now Tied to Tax Compliance The Cameroonian government is taking a tougher stance on tax compliance. Since January 1, 2026, obtaining a Cameroonian passport or a vehicle registration certificate has been subject to the presentation of a tax compliance certificate (ACF). The measure also applies to imports carried out by private individuals. This provision is set out in the 2026 budget implementation circular, signed on December 31, 2025 by the Minister of Finance, Louis Paul Motazé. It forms part of a broader strategy aimed at expanding the tax base and improving the collection of revenue from the informal sector. According to official figures from the Ministry of Finance, the informal sector accounts for nearly 45% of gross domestic product but contributes only about 5% of national tax revenue. An imbalance the government intends to gradually address. In recent years, the withholding tax mechanism introduced by the authorities is said to have generated more than 50 billion CFA francs annually. With this new administrative requirement, the executive hopes to strengthen tax discipline and bring more economic actors into the formal system. If implemented with rigor and effective public outreach, the reform could mark a turning point in the mobilization of domestic resources.

@MimiMefoInfo Wait! You mean this is real? Not AI generated? There's no way this can be real in 2025, no ways!

This is what the CRTV studio looks like where the Africa Cup of Nations matches are analyzed. What do you think?

@TheLaurenChen This is absolutely true.

People often say that the developing world is poor because the Western world colonized them and stole their resources. The truth, however, is that over the past century, the developing world has, for the most part, shown that they are completely incapable of harnessing their own resources. They are not poor because we stole from them. They are poor because they do not know how to run and administer their own countries, resources be damned. Take Venezuela. The world's largest oil reserves mean nothing if you have a corrupt communist as your leader. People will actually be starving and trying to eat zoo animals while you sit on trillions of dollars in resources! Africa is another example. Europeans left behind farmland, trains, roads, and mines in Africa. What happened to it all? It's not that all of a sudden, the Africans started running things like anti-colonialist activists had envisioned at the time. No, no. All the infrastructure fell into disrepair and/or was stripped down and looted. They were literally handed fully functioning, completed supply chains for resource extraction, and basically unlimited wealth, but they couldn't manage the simple upkeep. Now, the defense for Africa might be that "The Europeans didn't teach the Africans how to manage any of this! It's not the Africans' fault they couldn't run it independently! They were never trained!" But my brother in Christ, the Europeans DID try to train locals for management! Obviously it would have been easier to have at least some locals in administration, rather than having to import an ENTIRE workforce, but efforts to find African talent were largely unsuccessful. Don't believe me? Just look at the different outcomes in Hong Kong and Singapore when compared to Africa. In East Asia, Europeans often did work with locals in administrative and management capacities. When colonialism ended, Hong Kong and Singapore were able to manage themselves. Not the case with Africa. Now, none of this is to say that colonialism is good. People have the right to self-rule and seld-determination. However, the idea that colonialism and resources extraction are responsible for the developing world's ongoing poverty? That is quite simply a crock of shit.

@mellycrochets I understand the frustration of being ignored by your own, but we should be aware that Anglophones are not living a normal life in Cameroon. They face multi-front struggles and that could be a serious contributing factor to their lack of engagement as should be the case.

As a Cameroonian on X, if you want to go viral, make tweets that Francophone Cameroonians can easily relate to. Most anglophones will rather screenshot your tweets and gossip about them in their gc than engage with you on the TL

@MimiMefoInfo They still use fax and not email?

Paul Atanga Nji decides to do the job of Célestine Ketcha Courtes In response to recurring complaints from the population about urban unsanitary conditions, Cameroon’s Minister of Territorial Administration, Paul Atanga Nji, has sent a very urgent fax message to all regional governors, instructing them to take immediate measures against the illegal dumping and accumulation of household waste on public roads. In the correspondence dated December 24, 2025, the minister stresses that the presence of garbage bins along main roads and at the entrances of many neighborhoods seriously undermines public hygiene and damages the attractiveness of Cameroon’s major cities. To put an end to this situation, Paul Atanga Nji asks governors to instruct divisional officers, in coordination with city mayors and sub-divisional council mayors, to relocate garbage bins installed on main roads, effective February 1, 2026. The government official also orders the identification and prior development of designated waste disposal areas within neighborhoods, while ensuring accessibility for collection trucks. Waste collection is further required to take place within a time window between midnight and 6:00 a.m., in order to limit disturbances and traffic congestion. Further on, the Minister of Territorial Administration requests divisional officers to issue, where necessary, formal orders banning companies in the sector from placing visible garbage bins along the main roads of major cities. Sub-divisional officers are tasked with carrying out a comprehensive census of all waste deposit and pre-collection points located along main roads within their administrative jurisdictions. Finally, Paul Atanga Nji calls for regular field inspections, alongside municipal authorities, to ensure the effective implementation of these directives. He instructs administrative authorities to report back to him on the measures taken, as well as on any difficulties encountered, emphasizing the highly important and urgent nature of these instructions. This forceful intervention by the Minister of Territorial Administration on an issue traditionally under the purview of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has reignited debate over the governance of urban sanitation and the coordination of government action in Cameroon’s cities.

@EbotGoran @MimiMefoInfo But commissioners are not direct appointees

@GBafon @MimiMefoInfo In Cameroon the president can fire anyone he appointed... He doesn't need any justification for that. That's what the law says

Biya Fires Police Commissioner But Offers No Reason The Commissioner of the Special Railway Police of Ngaoundéré, Bille Akono Claude, has been dismissed from duty in a decree signed by President Biya. The decree offered no explanations for the action, which comes two weeks after the president promoted 600 Police Commissioners to the rank of Chief Commissioner of Police. #MMINews

@EbotGoran @MimiMefoInfo 😀😀 Our laws surely make provision for that (I'm not 100% sure), but we also know how the laws are disregarded.

@GBafon @MimiMefoInfo According to the laws of which country?