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About Amindeh
Amindeh Blaise Atabong is an award-winning journalist based in Yaoundé, Cameroon, known for his investigative reporting and in-depth coverage of politics, security, and social issues in Central and West Africa. With over 10 years of experience across print, radio broadcast, and multimedia, Amindeh has a track record of uncovering groundbreaking stories. His work has illuminated the humanitarian crisis in Cameroon, including the impact of Boko Haram attacks, which have led to internal displacement and a severe food crisis. He has reported on the resilience of communities in northern Cameroon, such as the establishment of grain banks with the support of NGOs like RELUFA, and the challenges faced by the University of Maiduguri in Nigeria amidst an insurgency.

Amindeh's journalism has earned him recognition, including the Kurt Schork Award in International Journalism and an award from the British High Commission in Cameroon in 2016 for exposing a scam involving security officials and a fake Red Cross agent. His reporting has taken him beyond Cameroon's borders, such as to the Central African Republic to investigate the smuggling of conflict diamonds. Amindeh has contributed to respected international news organizations, including Quartz, Reuters, dpa - Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Semafor, The Times, African Arguments, Jeune Afrique, Equal Times, amongst other . His reporting on the internet blackouts in Cameroon's Anglophone regions, the country's worst train crash in Eseka, and the deep-seated issues of marginalization and economic disparity that fuel the Anglophone crisis, has provided valuable insights into the region's complex socio-political landscape.

His work not only sheds light on current events but also offers historical and cultural context, underscoring the significance of local initiatives and the profound impact of government policies on various crises.
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Camtel pushes for women inclusion in the digital economy

27 Mar 2024  |  itweb.africa
Camtel, the state-run telecom company in Cameroon, is advocating for women's inclusion in the telecoms sector and the digital economy. During Camtel Women's Day in Yaounde, General Manager Judith Yah Sunday Achidi highlighted the gender disparities that hinder women and girls from benefiting from technology. Camtel has signed agreements with female techpreneurs and women-led businesses to provide access to services and financial assistance, supporting activities like coding education and business digitization.

Cameroon seeks €50 million loan to broaden video surveillance

26 Mar 2024  |  itweb.africa
Cameroon is advancing its urban video surveillance system with a €50 million loan from Banco Santander's Hong Kong branch. President Paul Biya authorized the loan to fund the second phase, aiming to install 5,000 cameras and 17 control centres nationwide. The project, started in 2014, has already set up 1,500 CCTV cameras and related infrastructure in major cities. Huawei is the technological partner, working with state-run Camtel, and the project is overseen by the country's police force, the DGSN.

Cameroon calls for a probe following internet outage

20 Mar 2024  |  itweb.africa
Cameroon has initiated an audit of mobile operators' networks following widespread internet outages in Africa due to undersea cable breakages. The country's minister of posts and telecoms, Minette Libom Li Likeng, has tasked the Telecoms Regulatory Board with leading the investigation to protect consumers. Telecom providers, including Camtel, MTN Cameroon, and Orange Cameroun, have agreed to diversify their international access routes to prevent future disruptions. Internet traffic is currently being rerouted through the South Atlantic Inter Link (SAIL) submarine cable system.

Camtel commits to support Cameroonian young techies

29 Feb 2024  |  itweb.africa
Cameroon Telecommunications (Camtel) has launched two initiatives, the Blue Tech Challenge and the Camtel Start-Up and Innovation Forum, to support young technologists and boost the country's digital economy by 2035. These initiatives aim to reward innovation and provide a platform for digital industry actors to exchange ideas. Camtel's general manager, Judith Yah Sunday Achidi, emphasized the importance of youth and start-ups in promoting digital transformation. Attendees at the launch event called for improved digital investment frameworks and support for start-ups.

Cameroon tipped as digital hub for Central Africa

27 Feb 2024  |  itweb.africa
Cameroon has been identified by the Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa as a potential digital hub for Central Africa due to its advanced digital infrastructure relative to regional peers. The ICT sector contributes about 5% to Cameroon's GDP, with room for growth. The country ranks 26th in Africa on the Digital Preparedness Index and has seen mobile phone penetration increase significantly. However, political instability poses challenges to infrastructure development and business operations.

MTN launches Chenosis platform in Cameroon

22 Feb 2024  |  itweb.africa
MTN Cameroon has launched Chenosis, a pan-African API marketplace, in Yaounde, aiming to become Africa's largest library of open APIs. Chenosis offers a range of API goods and services across various industries, including telecoms, health, and finance. The platform is designed to facilitate the creation of new applications with minimal coding. MTN Cameroon's CEO, Mitwa Ng'ambi, emphasizes the company's commitment to digital solutions that contribute to Cameroon's economic growth and sustainable development. She encourages businesses to leverage Chenosis for their digital transformation.

Cameroonian entrepreneur leverages climate-smart greenhouses to stabilize food prices amid hikes

11 Dec 2023  |  Farmers Review Africa
In Cameroon, soaring food prices due to global supply chain disruptions and the Russian invasion of Ukraine have significantly impacted local markets and low-income earners. Roland Fomumdam, an entrepreneur with a background in entrepreneurship from the US, has introduced climate-smart greenhouse technology to stabilize food prices by ensuring year-round availability of produce. His company, Greenhouse Venture Cameroon, has successfully reduced the importation of certain food items and is producing high-quality, locally-grown produce. The initiative has not received financial support from the government but has been endorsed and utilized by the Ministry of Secondary Education. Greenhouse Academy, also founded by Fomumdam, is transferring knowledge to new generations of farmers.

Travel restrictions on African journalists, a brake on press freedom?

27 Nov 2023  |  Equal Times
African journalists, including Cameroon Tribune's Sainclair Mezing and Nigerian investigative journalist David Hundeyin, face significant travel restrictions and visa discrimination, impeding their ability to cover international events and conduct cross-border investigations. These barriers not only limit their access to diverse sources and the ability to report from their own perspectives but also hinder professional networking and advancement. The issue reflects broader challenges of visa inequality and mobility for African professionals traveling to Europe and America, as well as within the continent. The International Federation of Journalists and the Foreign Press Association of Africa highlight the discriminatory practices that disproportionately affect journalists from the global south, calling for governments to respect international commitments to press freedom and ease visa protocols for journalists.

Cameroon receives first shipment of GSK’s Mosquirix malaria vaccine

22 Nov 2023  |  Q106 Rock On! | WJXQ | Jackson, Battle Creek & Lansing
Cameroon has received its first shipment of the Mosquirix malaria vaccine from GSK, marking a significant step in combating malaria, a disease that claims over 600,000 lives annually. The initial batch of 331,200 doses will be distributed across 42 health districts, with inoculations set to begin soon. This development follows successful pilot programs in Ghana, Kenya, and Malawi, and is part of a broader rollout to nine malaria-endemic countries. UNICEF and WHO emphasize the vaccine's role in protecting vulnerable children, with a second vaccine from the University of Oxford expected by mid-2024.

Cameroon receives first shipment of GSK’s Mosquirix malaria vaccine

22 Nov 2023  |  961dukefm.com
Cameroon has received its first shipment of the Mosquirix malaria vaccine from GSK, marking a significant step in combating the mosquito-borne disease that claims over 600,000 lives annually. The initial batch of 331,200 doses will be distributed across 42 health districts, with inoculations set to begin soon. This makes Cameroon the first African country to receive the vaccine post-pilot programs in Ghana, Kenya, and Malawi. UNICEF and WHO officials highlighted the importance of this development in protecting vulnerable children, with a second vaccine from the University of Oxford expected by mid-2024.
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