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Buddha Purnima, also known as Vesak or Buddha Jayanti, is a major Buddhist festival commemorating three significant events in the life of Gautama Buddha: his birth, signifying the beginning of his journey towards enlightenment and the revelation of the path to liberation from suffering; his enlightenment under the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, India, symbolising profound insights into existence and the end of suffering; and his parinirvana, marking his ultimate release from the cycle of rebirth and suffering, representing the pinnacle of Buddhist aspiration.

It is a time for Buddhists to reflect on the life and teachings of the Buddha, cultivate inner peace, practice compassion, and recommit themselves to the path of enlightenment. It is a day of spiritual renewal, where people engage in acts of kindness, meditation, chanting, and visiting temples or monasteries.

Afreximbank has unveiled the CANEX Prize for Publishing in Africa, a collaboration between the CANEX Book Factory and Narrative Landscape Press Limited. This initiative, part of the CANEX programme launched in 2020, aims to foster a thriving literary culture and sustainable business ecosystem across Global Africa.

The CANEX Book Factory, a key component of the CANEX programme, will promote the African book value chain through various activities including a Pan-African writing workshop and an e-newsletter spotlighting African literature. The highlight of the initiative is the prize for publishing in Africa, with a USD20,000 award for the best trade book. Trade books encompass fiction, non-fiction, and poetry, excluding textbooks and academic works.

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On Cameroon’s National Day, Unity Day, celebrations occur across the country. Despite being a holiday, children attend school where they participate in various activities such as singing, parades, and marches in different parts of their cities. Speeches are delivered by notable figures, including the President of Cameroon, in Yaoundé, the capital. In regional capitals, the celebrations are overseen by the governor, while divisional officers manage the festivities in their respective divisions.