Cameroon When it comes to music, almost all cultural groups are represented. The programme “Morning Safari” starts every morning with traditional music from a particular region. Yet another programme “Sounds and Drums of Cameroon” plays music from all the tribes. Efforts are made on special occasions like the National Day to have music from all the ten regions of the country played on television. National languages are used on the regional stations of CRTV-radio. The languages that have been used for many years have been maintained leading to complaints that some mother tongues have been allowed to colonise others. SCORES: Individual scores: 4, 5, 4, 3, 5, 3, 3, 4, 4, 3 Average score: 3.8 3.11 The public broadcaster offers balanced and fair information reflecting the full spectrum of diverse views and opinions. ANALYSIS: In the area of politics, there is no fairness and balance. CRTV carries so much information on the President of the Republic, the Speaker of the National Assembly, the Prime Minister and the Ministers. In fact, there are special coverage teams assigned to the Presidency, National assembly and the Prime Minister’s office. A speech by the Head of state is usually rebroadcast in its entirety, no matter the length. When the speech is on the occasion of the National Youth Day or end of the year, journalists take hours supposedly explaining his ideas to the rest of the population. During the election period, almost 80% of campaign news is about the ruling party. In the area of economics, there is no fairness and balance either. CRTV’s economic journalists praise every decision taken by the government. The same holds for issues on governance and the rule of law. 28 African Media Barometer - Cameroon 2008