Cintia A. , Lebledparle.com
We commence today’s exercise with Cameroun Tribune which headlines Paul Biya’s speech to the youths: “I will always speak the truth to you “. During his traditional message on Monday, the President of the Republic highlighted the good results achieved in recent years in improving the living conditions of the people. This, despite the real constraints that are slowing down economic growth. Read the full speech, editorial and initial analysis, on pages 2-13.
In the face of exasperated youths, Paul Biya declares his candidacy. That’s the front page headline of La voix de consommateurs. In his live address on 10 February, the President of the Republic, 92 years old who has been in power for 42 years, assured young people that he would “always be at their side to meet the challenges they face”. Many analysts saw this as a declaration of candidacy for the presidential election in October 2025. In the meantime, the vast majority of young people languish in precariousness and a lack of jobs. Some have found refuge in delinquency, banditry, alcohol, drugs, sexual exploitation and moral decadence.
Still on Youth day celebration La voix des jeune features a message from Atikou Kalda who speaks to young entrepreneurs. On this occasion, the businessman shares his experience in a message titled “The inspiring story of a young person in Cameroon“. He encourages young people to overcome entrepreneurial challenges with boldness, perseverance and innovation.
Away from the Youth Day celebration, Le Jour reports on teachers announcing a strike action. According to the newspaper, the announcement was made at a press conference in Yaoundé on 07 February 2025, by the Cameroon Teachers’ Union for Africa who threatened of a possible return to th streets. More details on page 3.
Meanwhile, Le Financier d’Afrique in its edition this morning focuses on investment financing. A strategy of the Minister of finance for mobilising financial resources. The newspaper reports that the Ministry of Finance is organising an exchange with economic operators on 13 February 2025, in Douala, to mobilise resources to finance public investment projects.
Still on economic issues, the daily newspaper L’Économie features an excerpt from an interview with MOKOM NDI NDZAH who states that, “an efficient financial market is the engine of development“. The Managing Director of Stoneshed Asset Management, which plays a key role in the development of the financial markets in the CEMAC region, shares his vision of this sector’s future and the opportunities it presents for companies and investors.
The Guardian post on its own edition accentuates the validation of the Douala Port Authority phase II security project by stakeholders. According to the newspaper, officials claim this milestone makes PAD the most secured port in the Gulf of Guinea, meeting needs of economic actors & int’l partners. Stakeholders have equally welcomed and endorsed the completion of the historic project that will modernise and boost the port’s security. More details on pages 7 and 8.
We conclude today’s press review with the 156th Executive Board of the WHO: Cameroon at the heart of global health issues. According to Echo Santé, from 3 to 11 February 2025, Geneva hosted the 156th session of the Executive Board of the World Health Organisation (WHO). Cameroon, as 3rd Vice-President of this body through its Minister of Public Health, Dr Manaouda Malachie, played an active role in the debates and decision-making, bringing Africa’s voice to bear on crucial issues such as health financing, the fight against communicable diseases, chemical safety and pandemic preparedness. The country has called for greater equity in health financing in Africa, highlighting the impact of the debt burden on health systems and the need for close coordination with national authorities to ensure appropriate health policies. Read page 3 for full details.
Thank you for joining us on today’s edition, see you tomorrow for more. Have great day ahead.
