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AfroMedia condemns assassination of Media Professionals in Gaza, calls on the UN to take urgent action

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Tuesday, August 12, 2025

The African Initiative for Journalism and Media (AfroMedia) condemned the systematic crimes comm…

UBa Voice Internship Programme equips future Journalists with skills to bridge classroom–newsroom gap

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Monday, August 11, 2025

In a fast-changing media environment, the consequences of neglecting proper internship training …

Journalist, advocate challenges institutions to do moore for persons with disabilities

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Monday, December 23, 2024

Ngwa Jolenta Rose Afanwi, a journalist with Cameroon Radio Television (CRTV), is a passionate ad…

CAMASEJ Bamenda tackles Hate Speech, Boast Media Credibility

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Friday, June 21, 2024

The Cameroon Association of English Speaking Journalists (CAMASEJ) Bamenda chapter has organized…

Anglophone Crisis

NW/SW Armed Conflict: Journalists Caught in the Crossfire; Walking a Tight Rope Near Hell

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Thursday, June 15, 2023

By Colbert Gwain Since the eruption of the prolonged seven-year conflict in Cameroon's two E…

Cameroon 2025 Candidates Fact Sheet

Paul Biya (92)
Incumbent president, seeking an unprecedented eighth term.
Bello Bouba Maigari (78)
Former prime minister, UNDP leader, advocating constitutional reform and repatriation of Ahidjo’s remains.
Issa Tchiroma Bakary (75)
Veteran politician, FSNC candidate with long ministerial experience.
Akere Muna (72)
Renowned anti-corruption lawyer, reform-minded Univers candidate.
Joshua Osih (56)
SDF leader, emphasises inclusive politics and institutional renewal.
Cabral Libii (45)
Youthful centre-left voice, PCRN candidate popular with younger voters.
Seta Caxton Ateki (c.39)
One of the youngest candidates, representing PAL and new political energy.
Jacques Bouhga‑Hagbe (–)
MCNC candidate; first-time contender with emerging grassroots appeal.
Serge Espoir Matomba (–)
PURS candidate, known for radical economic and reformist ideas.
Pierre Kwemo (–)
UMS candidate; academic background, entering presidential scene for the first time.
Hermine Patricia Tomaïno Ndam Njoya (c.56)
Seasoned female opposition figure, UDC candidate, former mayor.
Samuel Hiram Iyodi (37)
Youngest candidate, FDC/MP3; chemical engineer targeting diaspora and dual nationality reform.