Yvonne Oum epse Bettkober: a key asset for Cameroon’s continental ambition

With crucial elections on the horizon in October 2025, Cameroon stands at a pivotal moment in its history. The “Puissance 237” (Power 237) initiative, spearheaded by Dr. Guy Gweth, President of the African Centre for Competitive Intelligence (ACCI), aims to equip the nation with a strategy for continental leadership between 2025 and 2050. The publication […]

Dr. Denis Foretia: a visionary leader for Cameroon’s future

Puissance237: Dr. Denis Foretia stands as a beacon of leadership and innovation in Cameroon, serving as Co-Chair of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation and Executive Chairman of the Nkafu Policy Institute, a prominent think tank dedicated to shaping the nation’s socio-economic landscape. His extensive experience in international development and philanthropy positions him as a […]

Joseph Batta-Mpouma: a catalyst for Cameroon’s technological future

Puissance 237: Joseph Batta-Mpouma, a trailblazer in materials science and engineering, is making significant strides as the CEO and co-founder of CelluDot, a startup dedicated to transforming agricultural practices through innovative nanotechnology. Batta-Mpouma’s impressive profile presents him as a potential asset for the Puissance237, which aims to establish a regional power strategy for Cameroon. Dr. […]

Betty Mbom: cameroonian-born leader in strategic partnerships in the healthcare sector

Betty Mbom, Vice-President of Strategic Partnerships at Paradigm, is a key figure for #Puissance237. With an impressive track record in healthcare and technology, she is well placed to contribute to Cameroon’s regional power strategy. Prior to her current role, Betty held senior positions at Syapse and Aetion, where she oversaw strategic initiatives. Her experience in […]

Sabine Adeline Fanta Yadang and Hadidjatou Daïrou the two Cameroonian Women Win L’Oréal-UNESCO Award for Research on Medicinal Plants

In the rural north of Cameroon, Sabine Adeline Fanta Yadang and Hadidjatou Daïrou have defied the odds to pursue scientific careers. Sabine, a neuroscientist, and Hadidjatou, a cellular physiology doctoral student, were recently awarded the L’Oréal-Unesco Young Talent Prize for Women in Science, recognizing their research on traditional medicinal plants in Cameroon. Sabine Adeline Fanta […]

Vera Songwe: A Champion of Economic Development and Sustainability in Africa

As a leading figure in Africa’s economic development, her long-standing track record of providing policy advice and delivering development results for the continent did not escape the notice of #Puissance237. Dr. Songwe holds a PhD in Mathematical Economics from the Center for Operations Research and Econometrics, along with a Master of Arts in Law and […]

Abdon Atangana, the Cameroonian who becomes one of the world’s top mathematicians

Specializing in applied mathematics, Abdon Atangana dreams of an Africa that dominates the sciences and fights to decolonize mathematics. The intellectual achievements of this brilliant Cameroonian mathematician have not failed to attract the attention of #Puissance237. On June 19th 2021 in Paris, the 37-year-old Cameroonian became the inaugural laureate of the UNESCO-AI Fozan International Prize […]