SECTOR 2

Scores:
Individual scores:
1

Country does not meet indicator

2

Country meets only a few aspects of indicator

3

Country meets some aspects of indicator

4

Country meets most aspects of indicator

5

Country meets all aspects of the indicator

Average score:

3.8 (2008=4.7; 2011=4.5)

2.3 The editorial independence of print media published by a public authority is protected adequately
against undue political interference.
The state-run Cameroon Printing and Publishing Corporation (SOPECAM)
publishes a daily newspaper Cameroon Tribune, and two magazines - Nyanga and
Weekend. Cameroon Tribune is the most prominent and is under more scrutiny
than the other publications. The paper’s editorial policy is determined by the state,
which leaves it vulnerable to undue political interference. Its journalists are not
allowed to cover certain subjects considered sensitive, and are often forced to
reflect the official narrative or practice self-censorship. However, an old practice
whereby the Ministry of Communication had to approve the content of the paper
before it goes to press has been abandoned.

Scores:
Individual scores:
1

Country does not meet indicator

2

Country meets only a few aspects of indicator

3

Country meets some aspects of indicator

4

Country meets most aspects of indicator

5

Country meets all aspects of the indicator

Average score:

98

AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER CAMEROON 2014

2.5 (2008=1.6; 2011=1.7)

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