Nkwati Elsa-Rita, inspired by Catherine Natang, has become a devoted advocate of sustainable fashion in Cameroon. Catherine Natang, CEO of Catharina Natang, focuses on using eco-friendly fabrics, reducing fashion waste, and redesigning old clothes. Cameroon faces significant plastic pollution challenges, with fashion waste contributing to environmental degradation. Natang has mobilized 85 designers across Africa to join her sustainable fashion network, offering training and promoting eco-friendly practices. Despite challenges, including high costs and convincing other designers, Natang's initiatives are gaining traction. She aims to establish a fabric recycling plant and has developed an app, Fabric Recogniser, to identify plastic content in fabrics. Her efforts have been recognized with an award for promoting behavior change in the fight against plastics.

The military operation 'Bamenda Clean' in Cameroon's Northwest region has led to significant civilian casualties and economic disruption, particularly affecting youths reliant on motorbike transportation. Critics argue the operation exacerbates crime and instability, with reports of human rights abuses by security forces. The Cameroon Bar Council condemns the operation's execution, citing intimidation and extortion. The situation remains tense, with separatist fighters imposing their own restrictions, further complicating daily life and transportation in Bamenda.