In the three and a half years since the last Cameroon edition of the African Media Barometer (AMB), the countrys media has witnessed a number of negative and positive developments worthy of consideration. Corruption by both government officials and predominantly journalists tops the negative developments which have contributed greatly to the decay of media practices around the country. The National Communication Council currently plays the role of a media regulator in Cameroon, taking recognition of unprincipled practices within the media fraternity in hopes of creating transparency with guiding principles of conduct. With these guidelines came other positive developments like the 2012 National Communication Forum, spearheaded by the Ministry of Communication to address fundamental media issues. With all the media issues tabled, security and safety took to new heights. Journalists were faced with strains from security officials and terrorist groups while operating in unforeseen armed conflict situations from terrorist groups like Boko Haram in its northern border to the Central African Republic. Many journalists faced victimization with no protection from the state. Media relevance needs stringed attention in legislation and public address towards the development of Cameroon.
Publikationen der Stiftung → Barometre des medias Africains
Publikationen der Stiftung → Barometre des medias Africains