Cintia A. , Lebledparle.com
Mutation leads with the headline
High Cost of Living: Warning Lights Are On- Transfers and withdrawals of money, electricity bills, national identity cards, and consumer goods—rising prices of essential products and services are expected to further erode household purchasing power in 2025. More details on page 7.
L’Économie features on its front page
CEMAC Countries’ Debt: The Urgency to Escape the IMF’s Grip – Economic programs with the International Monetary Fund aim at resilience and recovery, but critics argue they fall short of fostering economic advancement. A deeper analysis can be found on page 3.
The newspaper also reports:
What Happened with Camair-Co’s Boeing 737-700? Find out the details of this incident on page 7.
Le Jour highlights
Yaoundé-Douala Road: Traffic is Improving -Work launched by the Ministry of Public Works has significantly reduced travel time between the two cities. See page 6.
Still on its front page
Birth Certificates for 14,000 “Ghost” Children – Efforts to address issues of unregistered births are discussed on pages 2-3.
Cameroun Tribune focuses on
Traditional Marriage: A New Alliance – A new law passed on December 23, 2024, mandates spouses to declare customary marriages to civil status officers for transcription. This innovation enhances the legal recognition of traditional unions. Learn more about its implications for couples, their children, and families in the Focus section on pages 21-23.
The newspaper further reports:
National Episcopal Conference: Bishops Meet in Buea Today – The Bishops from Cameroon’s 26 dioceses gather for the 48th Annual Seminar in Buea. Their objective is to contextualize the outcomes of the Synodality concluded last October in Rome to fit local realities. Details on page 20.
The Guardian Post reports
Implementing Biya’s Energy Vision: EDC Board Hails Achievements – The remarkable accomplishments of the Electricity Development Corporation (EDC) are highlighted. See pages 3-4 for more.
The newspaper further presents an editorial
2025 Presidentials: When Bishops Rise Against Biya! – The Catholic Church, representing 35% of Cameroonians, rarely engages overtly in political matters. However, it appears to be challenging President Biya’s governance ahead of the 2025 elections. Read the editorial on page 4.
Sans Détours writes
Paul Biya’s Candidacy 2025: The UPC Criticizes the Bishops’ Statements – In a statement by its Secretary General, Honorable Robert Bapooh Lipot, the UPC condemns the “clerical diatribes” of some bishops, accusing them of undermining republican institutions. Full details on page 5.
Still on the newspaper:
Fighting the High Cost of Living: The Big Performances of Mincommerce – The Ministry of Commerce’s promotional sales campaign has achieved resounding success, even after the end-of-year celebrations. Learn more on page 3.
Le Messager highlights
Rent Swindle: Douala Urban Council Accused- The Urban Community of Douala (CUD) faces accusations of failing to honor a lease agreement for an R+7 building, with arrears exceeding 350 million FCFA. Full story on page 8.
Info Matin focuses on
Recruitment of 9,944 Health Personnel: A Gesture of Gratitude to Paul Biya -During a ceremony in Yaoundé, health sector professionals, in the presence of the Minister of Public Health Manaouda Malachie, expressed gratitude to the Head of State for this special recruitment initiative aimed at reducing unemployment among young graduates and improving patient care. Read more on page 3.
This concludes the national press review this morning. Thank you for reading and see you tomorrow for another edition.
