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Pastor Boniface was in Yaoundé Vision Prayer Night - 15/16th January 2025. Thanksgiving and the need for heroes in our ministry

Cameroon says five people are dead and several hundred civilians are homeless in ongoing conflicts between host communities and people who arrived after being displaced by Boko Haram terrorism in its northern border area near Chad and Nigeria. Moki Edwin Kindzeka reports from Yaounde

Intermundium is a stroll down the sidewalk in a street called Titi Garage in Yaounde, Cameroon (Central Africa). This piece was recorded using stereo microphones. On the right, you can hear the hustle and bustle of the road: mostly cars and motorcycles zooming by.  On the left, you can hear folks chatting, taxis stopping, and bars with music playing. Amidst this urban soundscape, the natural world is subtly integrated, with the chirping of birds from the trees overhead serving as a gentle backdrop. This piece shows the contrast between two completely different worlds and the experience of existing on the boundary between them - The Intermundium. Recorded by OTSE.

"The original field recording is dense, detailed and full of lively street traffic noise. Bursts of radio, voices, cars and noise. The intertwined sounds of life inspired where I cut the samples, how I colour coded them to arrange and structure the track that ultimately ebbs and flows like the snapshot of life captured.  "Slowly the melody presented itself, fleeting and briefly there as a coda, only to be enveloped again by the traffic outside the garage."  Yaounde street soundscape reimagined by Andy Billington.

Chad says it will withdraw its troops from the United Nations-supported Multinational Joint Task Force of the Lake Chad Basin Commission, which combats Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria. Officials from Chad say its military is not getting enough assistance to fight the terrorist group since an attack last week killed more than 40 of Chad's soldiers. Moki Edwin Kindzeka reports from Yaounde that the announcement from Chad comes less than a week after its troops were accused of killing a dozen fishermen they mistook for terrorists.

Africa here and Now's PATRICK SMITH has rocked up in Gaborone to gauge the mood in diamond-rich Botswana as people prepare to vote. He finds that this month's election could present the most serious challenge to the ruling party's almost 60 years in power.Have the books been cooked in Mozambique's election? The stakes are high, a $150billion gas project is on the cards.Somaliland- the breakaway republic which has no international recognition - is in the eye of a growing storm in the Horn of Africa. A new alliance between Eritrea, Egypt and Somalia threatens to isolate Ethiopia. But it's tiny Somaliland that's central to the current tensions. Its deal with Ethiopia to offer a stretch of its Gulf of Aden coastline in exchange for official recognition has upset everyone in the region. We find out more with PROFESSOR EID ALI AHMED, a senior advisor to the government in Hargeisa.The well-being of Cameroon's 91 year old president has been on our minds; a recent rumour that he had died went viral. The Yaounde government rubbished the rumours and decreed that Cameroonians be banned from discussing the health of their leader or risk prosecution. Africa Here and Now's DONU KOGBARA shares her thoughts on nonagenerian leaders and Orwellian decrees.And why did Tarzan, the legendary apeman, have no African friends despite being raised in an African jungle? That's the kind of question being considered by BARBARA ANGOPA on her new podcast HOLLYWOOD AFRICANS. Along with her co-host, AMAKA UGWUNKWO, Barbara dissects the way black people are portrayed in the movies. Check out HOLLYWOOD AFRICANS, available on all major audio platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thousands gathered Monday on the streets of Yaounde, jockeying to catch a glimpse of Cameroon's long-absent leader. Rumors about the death of 91-year-old President Paul Biya swirled after he disappeared from public view for over a month following an official visit to China. Moki Edwin Kindzeka has more from Yaounde

Business owners in Chad are complaining about a severe internet outage that has now lasted for more than two days. Officials in Chad and neighboring Cameroon say the outage was caused by flooding which broke fiber-optic cables and which crews are now attempting to repair. Some Chadians suspect the government ordered an internet shutdown to hinder campaigning for December elections, but the country's prime minister says that accusation is not true. Moki Edwin Kindzeka reports from Yaounde

Cameroon government officials say the central African state's 91-year-old president, Paul Biya, is in good health, contrary to information circulating on social and mainstream media. Biya has not been seen in public since his official visit to China over a month ago. Citizens say they want proof that their longtime leader is well. Moki Edwin Kindzeka reports from Yaounde.

Officials in Cameroon say fresh flooding has forced at least 70,000 people out of temporary camps that were set up for flood victims along the country's northern border with Chad and Nigeria. Some of the displaced flood victims have now moved to neighboring Chad, where at least two million people have been rendered homeless by this year's ceaseless floods according to Chad's government. Moki Edwin Kindzeka reports from Yaounde, Cameroon.

Taxi drivers in Cameroon's English-speaking regions are in a dangerous predicament: Separatists are demanding that they repaint their yellow vehicles lue and white — the colors of the separatists fighting the Yaounde government since 2017. Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Agbor Balla, founder of the Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Africa and DW correspondent Jean Marie Ngong Song.in Cameroon.

Journalists in Cameroon say attacks on reporters have surged as the country prepares for next year's elections. Ninety-one-year-old President Paul Biya, who has ruled for over four decades, may run again. Rights groups say six journalists have been assaulted by gunmen in the past three weeks, while several reporters and a radio station have been ordered to stop broadcasting. Moki Edwin Kindzeka reports from Yaounde

Cameroon is trying to register voters before the upcoming deadline. But the political opposition and civil society say most qualified voters are reluctant to register because they think President Paul Biya plans to rig the elections. Moki Edwin Kindzeka reports from Yaounde that barely 50% of qualified civilians have registered for the polls expected in October 2025

Central African Republic officials say they are meeting with the governments of neighboring countries to investigate the origin of Mpox, or monkeybpox, after declaring a fresh outbreak of the disease. The C.A.R. is concerned the disease could spread after the Democratic Republic of Congo reported more than 12,000 suspected cases and about 500 deaths since January. Moki Edwin Kindzeka reports from Yaounde, Cameroon

Condemnation is widespread in Cameroon following government threats to arrest civilians who criticize the country's president. The warnings increased after Cameroon's political opposition accused President Paul Biya of postponing elections. In a release Tuesday, Human Rights Watch described the threats as censorship of free speech. Moki Edwin Kindzeka reports from Yaounde

Cameroon opposition and civil society leaders say a law passed Tuesday to extend lawmakers' mandates by a year is a ploy by President Paul Biya. They say the goal is to eliminate opposition leaders who planned to take part in the elections to qualify as candidates for the country's 2025 presidential polls. But the government argues a lack of funds makes it impossible to organize elections as planned. Moki Edwin Kindzeka reports from Yaounde, Cameroon

The Multinational Joint Task Force in the Lake Chad basin says several hundred fighters from jihadist groups Boko Karam and Islamic State West Africa Province have fled to Chad and Cameroon. This, after the Task Force attacked camps and killed more than 70 terrorists this week. Moki Edwin Kindzeka reports from Yaounde that an ongoing operation dubbed Lake Sanity 2 aims to obliterate all terrorist camps around Lake Chad.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was expected in Chad's capital N'djamena on Wednesday, continuing an African tour that has taken him to Burkina Fasso, Guinea, and Congo Brazzaville. The visits are seen by civil society and analysts as Russia's attempt to establish its troops in the Sahel region after military leaders seized power. The coups sparked ideological differences over the presence of American and French troops in Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Niger and Chad. Moki Edwin Kindzeka reports from Yaounde, Cameroon

On this week's show we talk about the chaotic week in Cameroonian football, with Marc Brys replaced as coach after a heated exchange with FA president Samuel Eto'o, but seemingly reinstated after some twists and turns. We have the full story from Yaounde.Also we look at the incredible exploits of Egypt's Al Ahly, who won a record-extending 12th CAF Champions League title last weekend.And Stuart has lots on the EPL and the background to the upcoming vote that Premier League clubs will have to decide whether to scrap the use of VAR.

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Cameroon separatist fighters Wednesday claimed responsibility for the killing of four government workers, including a policeman abducted Tuesday in the country's restive English-speaking North-West region. Government officials say two of the hostages, including a government official the military freed, are responding to treatment in a hospital. Moki Edwin Kindzeka reports from Yaounde that the abduction and killing followed renewed separatist attacks that have claimed several dozen civilians within two weeks

Cameroon officials and aid groups say about three million people on the northern border with Chad and Nigeria are going hungry as devastating migratory caterpillars, crickets, weaver birds, elephants and lions damage thousands of hectares of farmland. To chase off invading creatures, farmers bang on drums and dishes, as we hear from Moki Edwin Kindzeka in Yaounde, Cameroon.

J'ai compté 54 nouveautés depuis le 12 janvier. Cette semaine, nous parlons de ECS et EBS, de DNS avec Route53, de notification mobiles avec Firebase, de EventBridge et GraphQL, d'un service qui est maintenant disponible sur la région de Paris. On terminera avec un tour des activités de la communauté des clients et partenaires AWS, avec deux projets personnels en open-source, un marathon de workshop organisés par le groupe d'utilisateurs AWS de Yaounde au Cameroun et d'un nouveau livre sur les architecture serverless.

J'ai compté 54 nouveautés depuis le 12 janvier. Cette semaine, nous parlons de ECS et EBS, de DNS avec Route53, de notification mobiles avec Firebase, de EventBridge et GraphQL, d'un service qui est maintenant disponible sur la région de Paris. On terminera avec un tour des activités de la communauté des clients et partenaires AWS, avec deux projets personnels en open-source, un marathon de workshop organisés par le groupe d'utilisateurs AWS de Yaounde au Cameroun et d'un nouveau livre sur les architecture serverless.

Ref.: Fr. Adeodatus, Goma, DRK; Fr. Leo Barthelemy, Yaounde, Kamerun; Fr. Sylvanus, Abuja, Nigeria Ref.: Jean Paul Kayihura, Kontinentalverantwortlicher der Weltfamilie von Radio Maria für Afrika

Maxwell's 30-minutes playlist features the continent's greatest hits from 1989 to 2012 such as “Roga Milla” (Pepe Kalle), “C'est la Vie” Cheb Khaled, “Kambua” (Bonga), “Diaraby” (Oumou Sangare) and more. Drop the Needle challenger Ateh Bazor tries his hand from Yaounde, Cameroon. Lady DJ is back with “Word on the Tweets” and Prince Benjamin brings us an interview with Ghanaian diasporan singer Ammarrae to discuss her sophmore album Fountain Baby released in June.

Dr. Adrienne Leussa is one of my favorite follows. If the booming biotech scene on an incredibly diverse continent of 1.2 billion people interests you, she should be one of your faves, too. Dr. Leussa's intellect, energy, and glowing spirit contribute to her ambassadorship of the African biotech scene. She's an entrepreneur, a visionary, a communicator, and a tireless advocate for African biotech opportunity. On today's epsiode of the Business of Biotech, we share a lot of laughs as we learn how Adrienne's entrepreneurial beginnings selling nuts and lollies on the streets of Yaounde, Cameroon set the foundation for an accelerated academic career and a passion for bio business development. We also dive into Africa's growing biotech scene, discussing the support infrastructure available for budding entrepreneurs and the importance of technology transfer and commercial research innovations from local universities. Subscribe to the NEW #BusinessofBiotech newsletter at bioprocessonline.com/bob for more real, honest, transparent interactions with the leaders of emerging biotech. It's a once-per-month dose of insight and intel that you'll actually look forward to receiving! Check it out at bioprocessonline.com/bob!

O ex-Presidente de Moçambique, Armando Guebuza, foi manchete na imprensa moçambicana depois de acusar a FRELIMO de o querer calar. Chefe da diplomacia russa, Serguei Lavrov, inicia hoje uma visita à capital de Angola. Nos Camarões, os jornalistas pedem proteção após o assassinato brutal de Martinez Zogo, um popular animador de rádio encontrado sem vida na capital Yaounde.

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. **Tai-Ex opening ** The Tai-Ex opened down 141-points this morning from Friday's close, at 14,636 on turnover of 3.3-billion N-T. The market closed flat on Friday, as it moved in a narrow range as Wall Street was closed for Thanksgiving and didn't provide any direction for local investors, who were worried about a technical pullback after recent solid gains. Many foreign institutional investors were also absent from the market due to the U-S holiday. **DPP Vows to Engage in Introspection ** The D-P-P says its poor showing in the local government elections is indicative (表示 … 的) of public opinion and the party will now seek "self-reflection." According to D-P-P Secretary-General Lin Hsi-yao, the party will squarely face the reasons for its setback at the polls, after it managed to secure only five of the 21 city and county leadership seats. The K-M-T secured 13 of the 21 seats up for grabs, while the D-P-P ended with two less seats than it had going into the local elections. The D-P-P's secretary-general says he believes the internal decision-making teams that shape major party policies should be held responsible, as the loss reflects public opinion of its performance. And Lin also says the D-P-P's chances of recovery will depend on how it acts going forward into two legislative by-elections and one mayoral election that will be taking place soon. **Arrivals Numbers Hit Nearly 100,000 in October ** And, The Tourism Bureau says nearly 100,000 tourists came to Taiwan in October, after the government lifted quarantine regulations. Data shows that a total of 93,206 people arrived in Taiwan in that month - and that's an increase of 560-per cent compared with October of last year. According to the Tourism Bureau, Taiwan saw the largest number of visitors based on the growth rate of other major regional tourist markets in October, and was followed by Japan. Of those arriving in Taiwan, 98.57-per cent came by air, with 90.49-per cent of that total landing at Taoyuan International Airport. The Tourism Bureau says most of the tourists stayed for between 8 and 15 nights. **Cameroon Landslide Leaves Dead and Missing ** Authorities say at least 14 people are dead in Cameroon's capital after a landslide at a funeral. Dozens of others remained missing as rescue crews continued digging through the rubble (瓦礫) with flashlights. The local governent says that the search for survivors in the Damas neighborhood of Yaounde would continue. About a dozen others injured in the landslide are being treated at local hospitals. **US Officials Criticize China COVID19 Policy ** US health officials have suggested that China's approach ( 方法，方式) to COVID-19 isn't realistic. This comes after widespread protests across China against the government's tough covid-19 containment measures. Jagruti Dave reports from Washington. **Yemen Signs Economic Aid Deal with Arab Monetary Fund ** State media says Yemen's internationally recognized government has signed an economic aid deal worth $1 billion with the Arab Monetary Fund. A state news agency said the country's Saudi-backed administration signed the deal on Sunday to push through wide-ranging economic reforms. Yemen's economy has been decimated by a civil war that has pitted (使…競爭) Houthi rebels against the government that Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates back. The Arab Monetary Fund is based in the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi and operates as a sub-organization of the 22-member Arab League. That was the I.C.R.T. news, Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded every day in the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____.

You are listening to prayer and fasting crusade in Koume from 17th of October to 25th of November. God bless you!

You are listening to prayer and fasting crusade in Koume from 17th of October to 25th of November. God bless you!

You are listening to prayer and fasting crusade in Koume from 17th of October to 25th of November. God bless you!

On this week's show we look at Cameroon's chances at the upcoming Fifa World Cup and we hear from fans in Yaounde.With the Caf Women's Champions League ending on Sunday in Morocco, we assess the tournament, and lots on the EPL ahead of the upcoming break, as we ask if Liverpool have now turned the corner.

A ranar Lahadi 6 ga watan Nuwamba shugaban kasar Kamaru Paul Biya ya cika shekaru 40 da darewa kan karagar mulkin kasar dake tsakiyar Afirka, abin da ke nuni da cewa shi ne shugaba na biyu mafi dadewa kan karagar muki a nahiyar Afirka. Duk da cewa shugaban, mai shekaru 89 a duniya bai fito bainar jama'a ba lokacin bikin, amma magoya bayansa sun gudanar da kasaitaccen biki a Yaounde da wasu manyan biranen kasar. Domin jin irin ci gaba da kuma kalubalen da Kamaru ta ci karo da su a cikiin wadannan shekaru 40, Abdurrahman Gambo Ahmad ya zanta da Injiniya Namadina Yahya, mai sharhi kan lamurran yau da kullum a kasar, ga kuma zantarwarsu.

Chi Che is a Network and a Cloud Engineer who is also an AWS Community Builder. Chi Che is based in Yaounde, Cameroon. In this episode, we talk about the importance of building hands-on projects on AWS in order to position one for a career in the cloud. Find Chi Che here: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chi-che/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/chiche_ds

Most people who get divorce or split up say that they were no longer compatible with their partner. When you ask for more details, it turns out that sex was the issue. Check out this story of the day.

Listen to the Sat. Sept. 17, 2022 edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our regular PANW report with dispatches on the visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to the United States; the Cameroon government has enhanced security in the capital of Yaounde; Nigerian military forces say that rebels in the Sambisa Forest have been forced to flee due to flooding and aerial strikes; and the recently reelected Angolan President Joao Lourenco has promised additional reforms during his current term of office. In the second hour we look in detail at the talks between U.S. President Joe Biden and his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa in Washington, D.C. ahead of the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in New York City. Finally, we hear a briefing from the African Centers for Disease Control and Prevention based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

For years a young man in Cameroon has been taking trash and building models of cities to bring attention to the problem of waste. He hopes his work can shed some creative light on the difficult issue.

The 8th episode of the Radical Publishing Futures series features Dzekashu MacViban, writer, editor and founder of Bakwa Magazine. Guest host Bhakti Shringarpure speaks with him about how it all began and the ways in which they adapt to the changing publishing landscape. Bakwa magazine was founded in 2011 in Yaoundé, Cameroon with the goal of infusing energy into the literary and cultural life of the country. Bakwa publishes in English and remains a staunchly print publication while creatively navigating the challenges posed by large, corporate digital platforms. Bakwa innovates constantly with projects such as the Bakwa Magazine Reading Series,  Bakwa Magazine Short Story Competition and the Limbe to Lagos Literary Exchange Programme. Dzekashu MacViban is Bakwa's dynamic founder and Editorial Director. An accomplished writer himself, he is the author of Scions of the Malcontent and his fiction has appeared in Wasafiri, Kwani? and Jungle Jim, among other places. He is also the editor of Of Passion and Ink: New Voices from Cameroon (2020), and co-editor of Limbe to Lagos: Nonfiction from Cameroon and Nigeria (2020).  He is the recipient of an Akademie Schloss Solitude Fellowship and he divides his time between Berlin and Yaounde. Bakwa magazine: https://bakwamagazine.com/ Read more on Bakwa's history: https://bakwamagazine.com/2018/01/22/a-brief-history-of-bakwa-magazine/ (https://bakwamagazine.com/2018/01/22/a-brief-history-of-bakwa-magazine/)

In questa puntata- Focus: torniamo in Africa con Luca Sisto per parlare di Camerun- 100xTunnel: dalla posizione 35 alla posizione 29 della classifica dei giocatori più Tunnel di sempre

Podcast n° 1486 - Ma vie Ailleurs en partenariat avec Français du Monde - ADFE, chaque lundi a 12h Paris time sur StereoChic Radio Originaire de Paris, Kalliopi est étudiante lorsqu'elle rencontre un Camerounais à l'université. Son conjoint lui propose d'aller s'installer dans son pays d'origine : après quelques hésitations et quelques voyages de repérage, Kalliopi s'y installe en 1987. Son mari est malheureusement décédé mais Kalliopi a décider de rester au Cameroun à Yaoundé, a 450 m d'altitude, région de plus en plus chaude à cause de la déforestation. Elle aime ce pays libre et positif et apprécie la qualité de vie: un état d'esprit qui lui correspond mieux que la vie Parisienne. Kalliopi parle de son quotidien et de son rôle au sein de la section locale de Français du Monde - ADFE.https://www.instagram.com/kangoela1/https://www.instagram.com/francaisd umondeadfe/ ...........................................  Podcast produit par StereoChic, la radio des Français dans le monde.Ecoutez la radio depuis le site www.stereochic.fr  ou via l'appli gratuite pour Apple  & Android .Libre. Indépendant. Soutenez notre media !Aidez la 1ère radio des Français dans le monde en faisant un don à notre association pour nous aider à nous développer. Nous ne vivons que par votre aide & par ceux de nos partenaires.  https://www.helloasso.com/associations/stereochic/adhesions/adherez-a-l-association-stereochic & vous pourrez défiscalisez 66% de votre engagement.   

Wilfred Ngwa (Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA; ICT University, Yaounde, Cameroon), Beatrice Wiafe-Addai (Peace and Love Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana), and David Kerr (University of Oxford, Oxford, UK) discuss the Lancet Oncology Commission on cancer in sub-Saharan Africa.

Day 24 and it's a rest day. We'll be going to Yaounde to find out what the mood is like, with hosts Cameroon through to the semi-finals. We ask how fans are feeling about the tournament after last week's stadium tragedy. And with Vincent Aboubakar the tournament's top-scorer with six goals so far, we compare his haul with recent tournaments.  *****The show is suitable for broadcast on Tuesday 1 February, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Tuesday, for broadcast on Wednesday 2 February 

La registrazione del commento della partita Egitto-Marocco, valevole per i quarti di finale della Coppa d'Africa 2021, che abbiamo trasmesso in diretta sul nostro canale Twitch il 30 gennaio 2022Ospiti: Niccolò Frangipani e Giulio Di Cienzo

Day 18 today, with the tournament being played under a cloud after the stadium tragedy in Yaounde on Monday night. We look into the reasons for the crush that led to eight people losing their lives. Also, on the pitch, we review Senegal's win over nine-man Cape Verde, where some felt that the referee was harsh on the islanders. And we look ahead to today's clash between Ivory Coast and Egypt. *****The show is suitable for broadcast on Wednesday 26 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Wednesday, for broadcast on Thursday 27 January

In questa puntata:- Focus: vi presentiamo la Coppa d'Africa assieme ad Alex Cizmic- FotoCamara: i Camara/Kamara che vedremo in Camerun- Tchambala d'Oro: annunciamo i vincitori dell'edizione 2021 del nostro premio- Update: piccolo riepilogo della Suzuki Cup

In this episode, we have Dr. Sheila Enoh and Dr. Idris Yakubu back with us to continue the conversation on their road to success as international students with the focus on how they got into professional school in the US. Being African and an international student trying to get into Pharmacy or Med school definitely presents the case of a double minority as a foreigner and not eligible for financial aid. Most Pharmacy and Med school programs will not even look at your application if you are an international student and that obviously decreases your odds. Nonetheless, if you can dream it, you can STILL achieve it. And that is what we are here to speak about today.   Dr. Enoh and Dr. Yakubu will hopefully inspire and encourage you with their story of blood, sweat and tears, but what is most important is that they didn't give up. You, too, can make it if you don't give up. As a wise woman once said, your dreams are valid. We hope this episode encourages anyone who has hopes of achieving their dreams even when all odds seem to be against them.   MEET OUR GUESTS: Dr. Sheila Enoh, MD MPH was born and raised in Yaounde, Cameroon. She moved to the US at the age of 18 to attend college as an international student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for her undergraduate studies. She majored in Biology and Psychology with a minor in Chemistry. She then completed a Masters of Science in Public Health with a focus on International Health at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. She is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and currently pursuing a residency in Internal Medicine at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. She is passionate about all things medicine and global health. Contact:  Website: www.sheilaenohmd.com Email: info@sheilaenohmd.com   Dr. Idris Yakubu, PharmD is a solid organ transplant pharmacist specialist at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System and a clinical assistant professor at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy. He earned both his Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees from the University of Toledo College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. He completed a PGY-1 pharmacy practice residency at the University of Toledo Medical Center and a PGY-2 solid organ transplant pharmacy residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Yakubu was born and raised in Nigeria and passionate about assisting international students in navigating and overcoming barriers in the United States  educational system.  Contact: Email: idrisyakubu90@gmail.com   Things You Will Learn in This Episode: [00:01 – 04:42] Introduction Introducing the guests [04:42 – 24:36] The Journeys, Challenges & Successes Dr. Enoh and Dr. Yakubu share their unique journeys  The habits and tools you need to succeed The Importance of having mentors Why you need to put networking first Having multiple plans & being resilient [24:36 – 39:22] The Application Process Dr. Enoh and Dr. Yakubu share their experience with the application process [35:40 – 53:28] The Stress of Being a Med/Pharmacy Student The financial challenges and expansiveness of Med/Pharmacy School Time management & Scheduling The importance of family in our journey [53:28 – 1:09:26] The Residency Stories Dr. Enoh and Dr. Yakubu share their residency stories  The H1B visa complications  Finding employment in America after graduation [1:06:20 – 1:15:30] Final Words Build networks and have mentors You need mentorships as you need air Being honest with yourself and the people around you Guests shared advice and wisdom prospective students   Tweetable Quotes: “Your international experience [from coming into a new country at a young age] helps you mature significantly and you need to speak to that. That level of maturity is going to help you as your classmates will benefit from that, and you also need to take it further to show how the institution will benefit from that.” -  Dr. Idris Yakubu   “You are a student first. Regardless of how strong you may be in other areas, if your grades aren't good enough, you are not making yourself competitive enough. At the bare minimum, make your grades competitive and that may increase your chance of someone looking at your application.”  - Dr. Idris Yakubu LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out the best content just for you! You can connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, or send us an email at hello@livingafricanpodcast.com. Check out our website www.livingafricanpodcast.com for more resources and to learn more. You can connect with Anyoh on Facebook (@anyohf), Instagram (@anyohfombad), and Twitter (@anyohfombad).  

This week's episode is dedicated to all international students and any African who has hopes to migrate to the US (and the diaspora as a whole) for studies. We have two very knowledgeable guests Dr. Sheila Enoh, MD MPH and Dr. Idris Yakubu, PharmD who both started off as international students in the US. They share their experiences from applying to college, going to the US embassy for their F1 visa interview, migrating to the US, as well as valuable lessons they learned in college. If you or anybody you know plans on migrating to the US but doesn't know where to start, then this episode is for you! We hope that this episode is very resourceful to you and your loved ones. As former international students, these are definitely things that we wish we knew prior to migrating to the US and we hope that these experiences can help someone in the pursuit of their dreams in the US.  Meet Our Guests Dr. SHEILA ENOH, MD MPH was born and raised in Yaounde, Cameroon. She moved to the US at the age of 18 to attend college as an international student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for her undergraduate studies. She majored in Biology and Psychology with a minor in Chemistry. She then completed a Masters of Science in Public Health with a focus on International Health at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. She is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and currently pursuing a residency in Internal Medicine at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. She is passionate about all things medicine and global health. Contact:  Website: www.sheilaenohmd.com Email: info@sheilaenohmd.com   IDRIS YAKUBU, PHARMD is a Solid Organ Transplant Pharmacist Specialist at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System and a Clinical Assistant Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy. He earned both his Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees from the University of Toledo College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. He completed a PGY-1 pharmacy practice residency at the University of Toledo Medical Center and a PGY-2 solid organ transplant pharmacy residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Yakubu was born and raised in Nigeria and is passionate about assisting international students in navigating and overcoming barriers in the United States educational system.  Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 – 04:42] Introduction Introducing the guests [04:42 – 21:32] The F1 Visa & College Application Process Dr. Enoh, Dr. Yakubu and Host, Anyoh share their stories Highlighting the importance of mentorship  Dealing with visa rejection  Advice on how to successfully get an F1 visa [21:32 – 35:40] Coming to America  Dr. Enoh, Dr. Yakubu and Host, Anyoh share their experiences Host, Anyoh shares her story of getting lost at the airport Experiencing the American educational system [35:40 – 54:35] Culture Shock  The guests and Anyoh share their culture shock experiences The importance of networking & having positive friends The importance of being an all-around person  The importance of taking opportunities & taking up leadership roles How to deal with being homesick Networking with other Africans Dr. Yakubu talks about getting to know the system [54:35 – 1:09:26] The Expenses of Studying in America Dr. Enoh, Dr. Yakubu and Host, Anyoh share their experiences The pressure to succeed that international students feel because of the humongous tuition expenses Taking up opportunities and working to manage expenses Getting a scholarship and taking advantage of your networks [1:09:36 – 1:23:04] Dealing With Negative People & Challenges Avoiding the noise and negativity Dr. Enoh talks about resilience Having a good support system is important Being careful of what advice you take [1:23:04 – 1:35:28] Lessons of Survival & Independence Lessons learned from being an international student The importance of getting mentors and sponsors Having the support from family Qualities you need to be successful as an international student in the US [1:35:28 – 1:35:28] Projects & Final Words Guests shared their personal projects Dr. Yakubu and Dr. Enoh give their final words of advice to prospective international students Host, Anyoh shares words of advice and action steps   Tweetable Quotes: “To me, the top 3 things that are very important when coming to the US as an international student: Prove that you have strong ties to your country by convincing them that you are going to return Show them that you can cover your [school and living] expenses throughout your stay in the US Know what you want to do/study - your immediate, midterm and long term goals.” - Anyoh Fombad “One thing that I had to learn coming here in addition to networking was doing extracurricular activities. You can study all you want - that's great, but if you want to go to amazing places you will have to join organizations and have leadership opportunities so that they can see that you are an all-rounded student.” - Dr. Sheila Enoh  “Going to school abroad [the US] is not just for academics. You really should take advantage of the experience… be open-minded, take advantage of the campus activities, build networks with people from different countries as an international student, and be very intentional about building relationships with the Americans as well. Learn about the system because that is what will really allow you to thrive” - Dr. Idris Yakubu “Being an international student has pushed me beyond my limits. It has allowed me to mature quicker; I have had to put myself in very uncomfortable situations not knowing what to expect but just having faith and trusting that whatever it is, there is something in it for me to learn.” - Dr. Idris Yakubu “In order to be successful, you have to work really hard. You have to be ready to fail and get back up. You have to be really humble. You have to be open-minded. It is ok if you come to the US and you are like “hey I want to do this”, but it is ok if you realize that this is not your passion and you change your mind, as long as it is truly something you want to do.” - Dr. Sheila Enoh LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out the best content just for you! You can connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, or send us an email at hello@livingafricanpodcast.com. Check out our website www.livingafricanpodcast.com for more resources and to learn more. 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How do you find joy in the midst of chaos? Bei says the secret is to walk in your purpose. You must identify your calling, gifts, talents, and follow your dreams. Despite your religious beliefs, we can choose to work towards our dreams and have faith on purpose. Not just to make a wish and close our eyes, but to put everything on the line to pursue our goals. We hope you enjoy S2: E10 of the Blooming is A Habit Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and get more tips on making yourself a priority. Please rate, subscribe, and share! This is the best possible time to show the world our gifts because we all need inspiration. We can be the rainbow in the midst of global storms. Show others a path to sunnier days. Right now. Bei asks us to consider how healing starts within. Self love is essential for us to thrive, and self care is more than a trendy word. We have to make it a lifestyle. Bei reminds us that everyone can flourish with love. Who are you going to be when times are tough and when things are going great. Train and Bloom. Bei Achirimofor's Bio: Growing up in two worlds, Bei can be best described as a lover of life. Born of Cameroon parents, Bei was born in Durham, NC and raised in Silver Spring, MD. She attended primary school in Yaounde, Cameroon. Bei attended the University of Maryland where she majored in Communications. She is currently residing in Los Angeles, California where she is pursuing her dreams of becoming a journalist and a film director. Bei has been a professional photographer for over 8 years, which allowed her to travel the world. Her love for traveling and storytelling, started in high school when she would frequently participate in missions trips with her church youth group. Bei doesn't plan on stopping any time soon. She enjoys being a moderator & an MC at events and also enjoys working out. Fitness is her middle name. As a lover of life, Bei hopes to impact her community by spreading her infectious joy and love for dancing and smiling with every individual she encounters.

What is the most important thing that United Methodists need to keep in mind during this season of dissension?  . How many languages does one need to know to conduct seminars on conflict management, peace, sustainable development, and interfaith dialogue on a global scale?  . How does God's voice sound different in the midst of turmoil?  . All of these and more are answered in our RICH conversation with Rev. Collins Etchi Ako.  Collins is a missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church providing administrative and liaison support in the East Congo Episcopal Area in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He holds four degrees from the Protestant University of Central Africa in Yaounde and fromUniversity of Yaounde: a bachelor's in political science, a bachelor's in theology, a master's in social science and international relations, and a master's in theology. Collins is presently enrolled in his second year for a Doctor of Ministry in Organizational Leadership at Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore – Kentucky, USA Born into a Presbyterian family and orphaned at an early age, Collins became a United Methodist in 2001 and began working closely with the Cameroon Mission in 2007. Missionary service has been on his spiritual radar since that time. He has a special interest in ministries of justice and reconciliation. Collins is married to Anne Greta Nkondock Mbondy and the couple has four children.  . Connect with him and his work at umcmission.org.