🇨🇲 Journal du Cameroun
Cameroon · FR · https://www.journalducameroun.com
About Journal du Cameroun
Journal du Cameroun, an online newspaper founded in 2008 by journalist Ingrid Alice Ngounou, is owned by Dano Communications SARL. YOGAM GROUP SAS is listed as the editor, with Cyrille T. Nono as the publisher.
Cameroon's media environment is severely restricted, with Reporters Without Borders and Freedom House consistently rating the country as 'not free' due to government control, legal pressures, and threats against journalists, leading to widespread self-censorship. While specific bias assessments for Journal du Cameroun are not available from major media watchdogs, the outlet operates within this challenging landscape, where independent critical reporting can expose media to significant threats and harassment. The National Communication Council (CNC) also actively sanctions media for perceived professional shortcomings. The provided headline sample covers a variety of topics, including government initiatives and international affairs, which is consistent with an outlet navigating a constrained press freedom environment.
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Cameroon seeks to strengthen health security for 2027-2031
- Cameroon is developing a national health security action plan for 2027-2031. - A five-day workshop in Mbalmayo brought together health officials, civil society, and partners. - The plan aims to impr…
Cameroon Government Accused of Failing Women Amidst Rising Violence
- Human Rights Watch reports that Cameroon's government has failed to meet its commitments to combat violence against women and girls. - Despite pledging to halve such violence by 2026, the situation …
France: 68,000 homes without power in west due to heatwave
- Approximately 68,000 households in France's Finistère department are without electricity due to a major transformer incident attributed to high temperatures. - The incident occurred Tuesday evening,…
Cameroon: PCRN evaluates presidential election performance, looks ahead to 2027 polls
- Cameroon's Cameroonian Party for National Reconciliation (PCRN) is evaluating its performance in the 2025 presidential election. - The party is also preparing for the 2027 municipal and legislative …
SAILD renews commitment to fight desertification in Cameroon's Far North
- The SAILD organization renewed its commitment to combating desertification and restoring degraded lands in Cameroon's Far North region. - Activities marking the World Day to Combat Desertification a…
Cameroon narrowly averted institutional crisis over forged presidential documents
- A journalist reported a near-institutional crisis in Cameroon involving forged presidential documents. - The documents, appearing official, appointed a vice president and a new government. - The sit…
Cameroon: Crusade Against Illegal Leaders of Public Companies and Establishments
- The International Monetary Fund has flagged that many leaders of Cameroonian state-owned companies and public establishments are serving illegally, with expired mandates. - These prolonged appointme…
TRADEX's Growth Trajectory Solidified with Renewed SNH Support
- TRADEX, a subsidiary of Cameroon's national oil company SNH, held a board meeting on June 18, 2026, in Yaoundé. - The board praised TRADEX's performance and reaffirmed its role in Cameroon's energy …
Robusta coffee prices rise in Cameroon's production areas
- The price of robusta coffee has increased in Cameroon's main production areas after months of stability. - Producers are benefiting from the price rise, though rates remain below early-year levels. …
Cameroon bets on pasture restoration to fight desertification and drought
- Cameroon is reaffirming its commitment to land restoration and pasture preservation amid climate change and human pressure. - The country marked the 32nd World Day to Combat Desertification and Drou…
Cameroon, EU boost private sector ties at Business Week 2026
- Cameroon and the European Union are working to strengthen ties between their private sectors. - The EU Business Week 2026 aims to foster economic relations during the Salon Promote international tra…
Cameroon Suspends Cargo Tracking Requirement for Transit Goods
- Cameroon's National Council of Shippers (CNCC) has suspended the requirement for the Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (BESC) for transit goods. - This measure aims to improve trade facilitation and tr…
Chad-Cameroon pipeline transit revenues exceed 15 billion FCFA
- Cameroon collected over 15 billion FCFA in transit fees for Chadian oil between January and May 2026. - Transit revenues reached 12.15 billion FCFA by the end of April, an 11% increase from the same…
Cameroon Launches 10th PROMOTE Trade Fair in Yaoundé
- Cameroon officially launched the 10th edition of the PROMOTE trade fair in Yaoundé on Monday. - The event, themed 'Private Enterprises and Business Environment: Benchmarks for National and Internati…
Central African aviation authorities align strategy in Yaoundé
- Central African civil aviation authorities met in Yaoundé, Cameroon, on June 11-12, 2026, to harmonize their strategies. - The meeting aimed to strengthen the sub-region's influence in global aviati…
Nachtigal power plant injects 3.6 TWh into Cameroon's grid in one year
- The Nachtigal hydroelectric power plant in Cameroon has supplied nearly 3.6 TWh of electricity to the national grid in its first year of full operation. - The 420 MW plant, equipped with seven turbi…
Cameroon: PDC relaunches ahead of local elections
- The Cameroonian party, PDC, has relaunched itself with a congress held on June 13, 2026, aiming to regain political influence. - Simon Pierre Omgba Mbida has been appointed as the new leader of the …
Cameroon paves 2,442 km of roads, aims for 488 km annually
- Cameroon has paved 2,442 kilometers of roads and rehabilitated 833 kilometers since 2020. - The Ministry of Public Works aims to pave an average of 488 kilometers of roads annually through 2025. - P…
Cameroon: Salon Promote Fair Opens Doors in Yaoundé
- The 2026 edition of the International Business, SME, and Partnership Fair (Salon Promote) opens in Yaoundé, Cameroon on June 12, 2026. - The 10th edition of the event, celebrating its silver anniver…
Cameroon: Constitutional Council's decision awaited on municipal councilors' mandate extension
- The Constitutional Council of Cameroon is set to rule on the extension of municipal councilors' mandates. - The Movement for the Renaissance of Cameroon (MRC) filed a request challenging a president…
Central African Experts Meet in Brazzaville to Advance Regional Integration
- Experts from the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) met in Brazzaville to discuss regional integration. - Key topics included the financial sustainability of CEMAC and accelerat…
DRC Ebola death toll rises to 127 amid 635 confirmed cases
- Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo have reached 635 confirmed cases, with 127 deaths. - Health authorities reported 37 new confirmed cases, including 12 deaths, in the Ituri province on…
Europeans' View of U.S. Shifts: Only 11% See America as Ally, Poll Finds
- A recent poll indicates only 11% of Europeans consider the United States an ally, down from 16% six months ago. - A significant portion, 25%, view the U.S. as a rival or adversary, while nearly half…
Dive into the scrum for $5,000! In 24 hours, the MELBET prediction contest for the 2026 World Tournament begins
- MELBET is launching a free prediction contest for the 2026 World Cup with cash prizes totaling $5,000. - Participants can earn points by predicting match results, with exact scores earning the most …
France Bans Israeli Finance Minister, Settlers Over West Bank Violence
- France has banned Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and several Jewish settlers from entering its territory. - The sanctions target individuals involved in violence against Palestinian civil…
University of Garoua plants over 1,000 trees for 'Campus Vert' project
- The University of Garoua planted over 1,000 trees on its campus as part of the "Campus Vert" project and to celebrate World Environment Day. - The initiative involved students, university staff, the…
UNFPA Cameroon partners with private sector for women engineers' employment
- UNFPA Cameroon partnered with private companies to help 50 female engineering graduates find jobs. - The initiative aims to boost women's employment and support the country's industrial transformati…
Cameroon: Somdia to exit sugar company SOSUCAM after 2027 season
- Somdia, the majority shareholder in Cameroon's SOSUCAM sugar company, plans to exit the operation. - The Cameroonian government has agreed to Somdia's departure after the 2026/2027 harvest season. -…
China-Africa Agro-Tech Forum Set for Nairobi in June 2026
- China and Africa will hold the 2026 China-Africa Agro-Tech and Industrial Cooperation Forum and the International Agriculture and Food Expo in Nairobi, Kenya, from June 9-11. - This event, celebrati…
Cameroon's Government Action Exhibition Opens in Yaounde
- Cameroon is hosting the 15th edition of the Government Action Exhibition (SAGO) in Yaounde from June 6-13, 2026. - The event, themed 'State-Private Sector Partnership: Lever for an Emerging Cameroon…
Cameroon Agency Studies Senegal's Model for Rural Electrification
- A delegation from Cameroon's Rural Electrification Agency (AER) visited Dakar to study Senegal's successful rural electrification models. - The mission focused on adopting best practices in renewabl…
Trump open to meeting Iran's Supreme Leader if peace deal reached
- U.S. President Donald Trump stated he would be willing to meet Iran's Supreme Leader if a peace deal is reached. - Trump expressed honor at the possibility of such a meeting, noting it would be acce…
Mali: Access to 39 military zones prohibited for the public
- Mali's government has banned public access to 39 military zones across several regions. - The decision, outlined in an inter-ministerial decree, aims to prevent these areas from being used by armed …
Far North: ONACC prepares agricultural calendars for rice and onion for 2026-2027
- Agricultural stakeholders met in Maroua, Cameroon, to develop agricultural calendars for rice and onion cultivation for 2026-2027. - The initiative by ONACC aims to enhance producer resilience again…
CEMAC and CIDP explore partnership to accelerate regional integration
- The Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC) and the International Council for Dialogue and Partnership (CIDP) are exploring a partnership to boost regional integration. - Key areas…
Cameroon: Finance Minister Orders MTN and Orange to Block Undeclared Phones
- Cameroon's Finance Minister has ordered mobile operators MTN and Orange to block undeclared phones. - The directive aims to combat contraband devices and ensure customs duties are paid through a new…
Cameroon hosts 22nd international cycling tour with nine nations competing
- The 22nd Tour du Cameroun cycling race began Wednesday in Maroua, featuring 46 cyclists from nine countries. - The first stage covered 127.9 kilometers, with Cameroonian Rodrigue Eric Kuéré Nounawé …
Cameroon: Kamto to Challenge Mandate Extension at Constitutional Council
- Maurice Kamto, president of Cameroon's Movement for the Renaissance (MRC), announced he will petition the Constitutional Council. - Kamto alleges the government violated the constitution by extendin…
PSG confirms football dynasty status with second consecutive Champions League title
- Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured their second consecutive Champions League title by defeating Arsenal in the final in Budapest. - The victory confirms PSG's status as a dominant force in European f…
Paul Biya gives new impetus to Cameroon's Superior Council of the Magistracy
- Cameroon's President Paul Biya has renewed the Superior Council of the Magistracy by appointing new members and renewing mandates. - The decree aims to revitalize the council, which had seen its act…
Cameroon: Cabral Libii shows opposition the path to alternation
- Cabral Libii, president of the Cameroonian Party for National Reconciliation, advocates for opposition unity and grassroots engagement to win upcoming legislative and municipal elections. - He argue…
Cameroon Boosts Food Security Project with 7.8 Billion FCFA Budget
- Cameroon is accelerating its SECAL project to boost food security with a 7.8 billion FCFA budget for 2026. - The project has supported nearly 23,000 producers and sensitized over 62,000 people. - Th…
IOM: A Model Intervention for Children in Eastern Cameroon Achieves Success in Vaccination Drive
- A vaccination reinforcement project in Cameroon's East region successfully reached remote populations. - The initiative, supported by the IOM and Gavi, used migration mapping and mobile teams to imp…
BEAC and COBAC: Yaoundé at the heart of discussions on African banking supervision
- Yaoundé, Cameroon, will host the annual conference and meeting of the Community of African Banking Supervisors (CABS) on June 4-5, 2026. - The event, organized with leading institutions, will gather…
Cameroon: UNHCR announces voluntary repatriation of 10,000 to 20,000 Central African refugees this year
- The UNHCR in Cameroon announced the voluntary repatriation of 10,000 to 20,000 Central African refugees this year. - The repatriation is expected to begin in the coming days, with practical and logi…
Cameroon: Outrage grows after pregnant student dies for lack of 8,000 franc hospital deposit
- A pregnant student, Melissa Essomba, died after being denied urgent care at a public hospital in Cameroon due to an inability to pay an 8,000 franc ($13) deposit. - Essomba collapsed at an exam cent…
Nigerian President Tinubu wins ruling party's 2027 nomination
- Nigerian President Bola Tinubu secured the ruling APC party's nomination for the 2027 general elections. - He pledged to continue economic reforms and national development initiatives. - Tinubu's ad…
Cameroon: Grégoire Owona Appointed New President of National Olympic Committee
- Grégoire Owona, Cameroon's Minister of Labour and Social Security, has been appointed president of the National Olympic and Sports Committee of Cameroon. - Owona, previously the first vice-president…
Cameroon: CHU Legal Council Announces Appeal Against Doctor Sanctions
- Lawyers for sanctioned doctors and residents at the University Hospital Center (CHU) in Cameroon are challenging the disciplinary committee's decision. - They argue the ruling, which suspended two p…
Cameroon: Gendarmes Arrest Two Dozen Suspected Criminals in Yaoundé Crackdown
- Cameroonian gendarmes arrested about twenty suspects in Yaoundé during a two-week operation targeting dangerous neighborhoods. - The operation, dubbed 'Coup-de-poing,' focused on areas known for cri…
Cameroon: Two Students Die After Tree Falls on Truck
- Two students died when a tree fell on a truck they were riding in. - The students were in the rear of the truck, assisting a neighbor with moving belongings. - The accident occurred in the Ocean dep…
Women's Empowerment: UNFPA and OAPI Strengthen Alliance to Foster a New Generation of Innovators
- The African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) and the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) are strengthening their partnership to empower women through intellectual property, innovation, and entrepren…
US Rejects Iran's 14-Point Peace Proposal, Maintains Coercive Stance
- The United States has rejected Iran's 14-point peace proposal aimed at ending the war, according to Iran's Tehran Times. - Iran's proposal included a two-phase negotiation process, with the first ph…
PRASAC-Manioc Phase 2: Yaoundé Revitalizes Regional Agricultural Research Dynamics
- Yaoundé hosted the first meeting of the Research-Development Committee for Phase 2 of the PRASAC-Manioc project on May 12, 2026. - The project aims to strengthen scientific cooperation for cassava p…
Cameroon Launches Urgent Response Against Plant Pests
- Cameroon is strengthening its plant health and phytosanitary protection mechanisms to safeguard food security and agricultural development. - Global crop losses due to plant pests and diseases amoun…
Kribi Commemorates 110 Years Since Batanga Exile
- A commemorative ceremony was held in Kribi, Cameroon, marking 110 years since the forced exile of the Batanga people under German colonial rule. - Representatives from German, French, and British di…
African Central Banks Convene in Dakar to Chart Course for Monetary Cooperation and Integration
- African Central Bank Governors met in Dakar on May 7, 2026, to discuss monetary cooperation and prepare for the upcoming Governors' Council in Kenya. - The meeting focused on strengthening cooperati…
Prominent Cameroonian Politician Yaya Saidou Maïdadi Dies at 71
- Yaya Saidou Maïdadi, a prominent politician and communications secretary for Cameroon's UNDP party, has died following an illness. - Maïdadi had a diverse political career, previously serving as Vic…
Cameroon: CAS to Hear Appeal on Samuel Eto'o's Fecafoot Election Regularity
- The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has declared itself competent to hear an appeal contesting the regularity of Samuel Eto'o's election as president of the Cameroonian Football Federation (Fec…
Cameroon: SOCADEL Inherits 800 Billion Debt and Zero Public Goodwill
- Cameroon has transformed the electricity company Eneo into a public capital society named SOCADEL, effective May 4, 2026. - SOCADEL inherits Eneo's debt of 800 billion FCFA and a poor public image d…
Press freedom: Cameroon ranked 133rd out of 180 in 2026
- Cameroon has fallen two places to 133rd out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, according to Reporters Without Borders (RSF). - The report indicates that press freedom in Cameroo…
Africa: Yaoundé hosts the first Permanent African Dialogue to rethink youth mobility
- Yaoundé, Cameroon, hosts the first Permanent African Dialogue focused on rethinking youth mobility. - The event aims to transform youth mobility into an opportunity, empowering young Africans as act…
Energy: Focusing on Solar and Sector Recovery
- Cameroon's Ministry of Water and Energy (MINEE) is discussing energy access solutions with Premier Energies Ltd. - Discussions focus on a solar kit project for public buildings and households, parti…
Repatriation of currencies: BEAC is gradually tightening the reins
- The Bank of Central African States (BEAC) is gradually increasing the repatriation rate for export revenues from extractive industries. - This measure aims to strengthen foreign exchange reserves an…
Cameroonian Diaspora in Paris Pays Final Tribute to Anicet Ekane, Demands Release of Political Prisoners
- Cameroonian diaspora in Paris held a peaceful march to honor politician Anicet Ekane, who died in detention on December 1, 2025. - Participants demanded the release of all political prisoners in Cam…
Sahel States Express Solidarity with Mali After Terrorist Attacks
- The Confederation of Sahel States (AES) expressed solidarity with Mali following terrorist attacks. - AES President Ibrahim Traoré condemned the
