Cameroon’s Minister of Territorial Administration, Paul Atanga Nji, has announced upcoming government measures aimed at regulating the media landscape in the country. The announcement was made on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, during the biannual conference of regional governors.
According to Minister Atanga Nji, new steps will soon be taken by state authorities to oversee the practice of journalism in Cameroon.
His statement follows recent concerns raised by the President of the National Communication Council (NCC), Joseph Chebongkeng Kalabubse, who urged the nation’s roughly 700 media outlets to adhere to professional ethics and uphold journalistic standards.
“This invitation, issued in this crucial pre-election context, is obviously not just empty words,” said Kalabubse during his address at the conference.
His remarks were made under the theme “The Challenge of Maintaining Order During Elections: For a Credible, Transparent, and Peaceful Presidential Election.”
The NCC President’s call comes as the country prepares for a high-stakes presidential election scheduled for October 12, 2025. Voting is set to take place across Cameroon and within the diaspora.
In light of the heightened political atmosphere, media responsibility and accurate reporting have become major concerns for public authorities. Paul Atanga Nji’s announcement signals a stricter approach by the government toward regulating the press, especially in a context where disinformation could potentially destabilize electoral processes.
The government has not yet disclosed the specific nature of the upcoming measures, but the timing of the announcement suggests a clear intention to ensure what officials describe as “order and transparency” throughout the election season. The unfolding developments are expected to reshape the country’s media environment ahead of one of the most pivotal elections in recent years.
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