In September, Frans Timmermans, the EU Commission Vice President and the man in charge of leading its work on the European Green Deal and the European Climate..
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DRC’s forests-for-oil sale reeks of neocolonialism
Behind the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s nationalist rhetoric lie big profits for global energy giants, and hurt for poor Congolese. Forests are losing out to fossil..
In London without you
My old friend Mike often said travelling is a privilege. As a Christian, I’ll have to say, it’s grace, one which I am grateful to have enjoyed…
“I found all the joy and meaning I need in life as a stay at home mom”
My name is Yango Laura epse Chumbon. I’ve been married for almost 15 years and blessed with five adorable kids. I graduated from the University of Buea..
Why dad said fucken French
Dad didn’t quite swear but most things French took exception. Ironically, dad lived most of his adult life in Douala. Mind you, if the french policy of..
A tale of chocolates and the birth of an Evolved Feminist
It was one fine day in Amsterdam, the city was in full bloom and I was three days into a business trip. Not having found the time..
“I fought for my marriage when it seemed naive for an executive to do so and live to celebrate not walking away”
My story starts by defining who I am and what I love. My names are Caroline Zoh Akiy Mbi-njifor. I was born, raised, and molded in Cameroon…
Feminism is for happiness
It is my firm conviction that the feminist movement is among the most successful movements humanity has seen. We have evolved from a time in history when..
“I felt an emptiness which none of my accomplishments could fill”
For a long time, I thought my successes and accomplishments would give me all the happiness I needed but I was wrong. My name is Vivian Bih,..
Schola & Beaufils – The wedding
Today is two years ‘jour pour jour’ as my French folks will put it, since our special day but memories are so fresh it feels like yesterday…