Day: September 30, 2026

Cameroon media watchdog delivers shock suspension amid Martinez Zogo trial coverage The National Communication Council (CNC) of Cameroon has delivered a decisive blow to Vision 4 television, suspending the station for a full month after its controversial coverage of the Martinez Zogo trial. The regulator cited multiple violations, setting a new precedent in Cameroon’s media landscape. This unprecedented move has sent shockwaves through the industry, raising urgent questions about press freedom and journalistic integrity in the Central African nation. Unprecedented sanction against Vision 4 The CNC’s decision bans Vision 4…

The Thali oil permit in Cameroon has reached a critical turning point as Tower Resources, the British operator behind the offshore project, secures presidential approval to offload 42.5% of its stake to Prime Global Energies. While administrative finalization remains pending, the deal injects a lifeline of $15 million into the project’s stalled exploration program, with the NJOM-3 appraisal well in clear sight. Converted at the European Central Bank’s reference rate of September 28, 2026, this funding translates to approximately 8.65 billion CFA francs—a financial boost that could reignite Cameroon’s beleaguered…