Indefinite ban imposed on Cameroon’s “The Post”
Despite a decision by senior editors to withdraw coup-themed front page story, Cameroonian Southwest regional governor bans “The Post”.
Cameroonian intelligence implicated in Martinez Zogo’s death
Many people close to the case are beginning to doubt the judicial investigation’s sincerity. Some point to the absence of certain evidence, which has disappeared or was never included in the case file.
Cameroon – a hotbed for journalists
Rights groups call on Cameroonian authorities to carry out in-depth and impartial investigation into the death of Jean Jacques Ola Bebe, who was killed just a week after Martinez Zogo was assassinated.
Martinez Zogo is 2nd Cameroonian journalist to die in distressing manner in recent years
The body of radio journalist Martinez Zogo showing signs that he was tortured, was found near the capital, Yaoundé, five days after he was reported missing.
Sentencing of Amadou Vamoulké described as monumental travesty of justice
The special criminal court in Yaoundé, Cameroon fines 72-year-old Amadou Vamoulké US$76,000 and sentences him to 12 years in prison.
Cameroon: Two journalists and an Equinoxe TV programme suspended
Two presenters and a leading current affairs programme on Cameroon’s outspoken and popular Equinoxe TV channel have been taken off the air for a month.
Cameroonian journalist detained, prosecuted for defamation
Journalist Malcom Bernabé Paho was arrested for defaming a religious leader in a story, even though Cameroon’s communications regulator found nothing amiss with the offending article.
Cameroonian journalist Paul Chouta survives yet another brutal attack
Investigative journalist Paul Chouta was abducted by unknown assailants, driven to the outskirts of Cameroon’s capital city Yaounde and savagely beaten.
Cameroonian journalist Amadou Vamoulké’s trial adjourned 90 times
Cameroonian journalist Amadou Vamoulké has just completed his 2,000th day in detention without being convicted on any charge.
Intersex person brutally attacked by members of public in Cameroon
Sara, an intersex Cameroonian, is badly hurt and traumatised after being savagely assaulted for several hours by a violent mob.
Cameroonian authorities’ case against Amadou Vamoulké hinges on discredited witness
In a classic case of lawfare, Cameroonian state broadcast journalist Amadou Vamoulké endures the adjournment of his trial for the 74th time.
Cameroonian journalist Nestor Nga Etoga’s case drags on
In yet another case of delayed justice, journalist Nestor Nga Etoga appeared in court for the 94th time to face a 2016 lawsuit brought by a private logging company accusing him of defamation and extortion.
Physically handicapped Cameroonian journalist denied freedom
Cameroonian journalist Emmanuel Mbombog Mbog Matip has been languishing in jail since August 2020 despite appeals to President Paul Biya.
Urgent release sought for 71-year-old Cameroonian journalist Amadou Vamoulké
Arbitrarily jailed for 5 years and struggling with chronic ailments, 71-year-old Cameroonian journalist Amadou Vamoulké writes an open letter to influential justice minister Laurent Esso seeking his release.