By Yemti Harry Ndienla | MyNews.in
YAOUNDE – “It is now certain that incarcerated publisher, Lewis Medjo will spend Christmas and New Year 2008 away from his family and friends at the Newbell prison in Douala”, report The Herald newspaper. It should be noted that Medjo was placed at the Newbell prison in Douala on pre-trial detention since his arrest last 22 September.
The Yaounde-based publisher of the private French language weekly, La Détente Libre was charged with propagating fallacious information. His incarceration has been linked to a publication in La Détente Libre of 7 August 2008. The report claimed that President Paul Biya had sacked Dipanda Mouelle, the Supreme Court magistrate famed for proclaiming election results in the country.
Cameroon President Paul Biya celebrates 26th anniversary in power amidst mix feelings
President of Cameroon Paul Biya has just celebrated the 26th anniversary of his accession to power amidst mixed feelings by Cameroonians. They are clearly disappointed with their head of state. That despite inheriting a prosperous Cameroon from his predecessor, Ahmadou Ahijdo, he has ended up plunging the country into political – socio – economic chaos. However, a few people see him as having recorded some success.
“Paul Biya’s 26 years in office have not been a complete failure. It is true that no regime is perfect. Biya, for the past 26 years, has achieved some successes as well as recorded some failures. His regime has succeeded in maintaining political stability and peace, and in bringing about democracy and freedom of speech and expression.