“La Détente Libre” editor freed
Lewis Medjo, who was taken into temporary custody on 22 September 2008 for “disseminating false news”, was sentenced to three years in prison on 7 January 2009.
CPJ seeks untainted investigation of journalist’s death
In a letter to the president, CPJ called on authorities to fully investigate the death in prison of journalist Germain Cyrille Ngota as well as to address the related allegations of torture.
Two years on, songwriter remains imprisoned
Lapiro de Mbanga’s appeal is still pending before the Supreme Court following numerous delays.
Journalist dies in detention
Ngota Ngota Germain, editor of the weekly “Cameroun Express”, had been held in Kondengui jail in Yaoundé for nearly two months.
CPJ alarmed by harassment of journalists
CPJ has written to Cameroonian President Paul Biya expressing alarm over a number of recent cases targeting local journalists.
Two journalists held by intelligence agency freed after seven days
Simon Hervé Nko’o and Serge Sabouang were detained without explanation.
Journalists summoned for commenting on corruption-related legal cases
The journalists were investigating the misappropriation of public funds in a country considered to be among the world’s most corrupt.
Authorities urged to account for two journalists held incommunicado by intelligence agency
There has been no news of Simon Hervé Nko’o and Serge Sabouang since their arrest on 5 February 2010.
Journalist investigating corruption detained, threatened
Nadège Christelle Bowa was held for nearly two hours after interviewing a high-ranking official detained for misappropriating public funds.
Journalist released from prison after paying heavy fine
Jean Bosco Talla was prosecuted for “insulting” the president.
Newspaper publisher receives suspended prison sentence, fine
A Yaoundé court sentenced Jean-Bosco Talla to a suspended one-year prison term, three years of probation and a fine of 3 million CFA francs.
Newspaper publisher held for a week on charge of insulting president
Arrested on 10 December 2009, Jean-Bosco Talla was brought before a court and pleaded not guilty to a charge of insulting President Paul Biya.
Newspaper editor threatened over corruption coverage
RSF calls on President Paul Biya to publicly condemn a series of attempts to intimidate Jules Koum Koum, editor of “Le Jeune Observateur”.
Cameraman attacked by police officers in courthouse
“Canal International” cameraman Freddy Nkoue was covering a trial involving leaders of opposing factions of a political party.
Private radio station suspended indefinitely
Privately-owned Sky One Radio “temporarily” closed for “numerous issues concerning media professionalism”.
Journalist threatened, fears for his life
Jean Bosco Talla, publication director for the newspaper “Germinal”, has received a series of death threats.