The Cameroon government is blocking media reports on the health of the 91-year-old president

Cameroon’s government, after categorically denying alarming rumors about the condition of President Paul Biya, proceeded to “officially ban” media reports on his health. “The head of state is the first institution of the Republic and the discussions on his status are reduced to the area of ​​national security” reads a note signed by Regional Administration Minister Paul Atanga Dzi and addressed to local governors. “Consequently, any discussion in the media about the state of the President of the Republic is officially prohibited” and “offenders should be brought to justice,” said the memo, which is dated yesterday (October 9) and stamped with a red stamp. marked “urgent”. The minister instructed governors to set up “surveillance teams” that will monitor all private media broadcasts and discussions and track down those who make comments about the president’s health, including on social networking sites. […]
Source: News Beast

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