North West: Regional Assembly Plans Landmark Peace, Cultural Festival

T he people of the North West Region, guests and Cameroo­ nians at large will from De­ cember 5 to 12, 2026 live a historic landmark North West Peace, Unity, Social Cohesion and Cultural Festival. The event will be organized by the North West Regional Assembly on the theme, “Play for peace, cele­ brate our culture, build our future.” The President of the Executive Council of the North West Regional Assembly, Professor Fru Angwafo III flanked by Commissioners of the House concer­ ned with the event, the President of the House of Chiefs, among others announced the upcoming landmark festival in a press conference at the Auditorium of the Regional Assembly on November 3, 2026. Professor Fru Angwafo III in his opening statement said, “Conceived as a celebration of peace, resilience, cultural identity and collective renewal, the festival will bring together communities from the seven Divisions of the North West Region in an unprecedented platform for sports, cultural exchange, youth engagement, education and constructive community interaction.” He further explained that, “ the fes­ tival seeks to demonstrate that, des­ pite the challenges experienced by the Region, its people remain united by shared values, cultural heritage, common aspirations and an enduring determination to build a peaceful and prosperous future.” The festival, the President of the Executive Coun­ cil of the North West Regional As­ sembly further indicated, is mo...