Author: Paul Njie
Cameroon Media Banned from Discussing President’s Health The Cameroonian authorities have issued a ban on discussing President Paul Biya’s health, following rumors of his death. Interior Minister Paul Atanga Nji warned against any media debate on the president’s condition, threatening legal action for offenders. Despite claims of good health and a private stay in Geneva, Switzerland, by officials, journalists in Cameroon are facing restrictions on reporting. This ban has sparked concerns about press freedom and the safety of journalists, as past incidents with separatists and government arrests have occurred. Global press freedom organization, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), has…
Russia is withdrawing 100 paramilitary officers from Burkina Faso to support its defense against Ukraine’s recent offensive. The Bear Brigade, a Russian private military company, had been in Burkina Faso since May to aid the military junta. This abrupt departure has raised concerns about the potential for Islamist insurgents to take advantage of the situation, especially after a recent horrific attack in which up to 300 people were killed. Burkina Faso has been plagued by jihadist attacks since 2015, with millions displaced and ongoing violence. The junta, under interim President Capt Ibrahim TraorĂ©, has struggled to address the security crisis,…