Yaounde, 3 May 2024 –MTN Cameroon, leading telecommunications operator in Cameroon, and the Federation of Press Publishers of Cameroon (FEDIPRESSE) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on 3 May 2024 in Yaoundé.

The document was signed by the 1st Vice-President of FEDIPRESSE, Kristian Ngah, and the General Manager Regulatory and Corporate Affairs at MTN Cameroon, Melvin Akam, in the presence of the Secretary General of MINCOM, Felix Zogo, UNESCO Regional Director for Central Africa, Paul Coustère, the Chairman of the National Communication Council, Joseph Chebonkeng Kalabubse, alongside several media publication directors.

This collaboration will be implemented through a range of programmes designed to meet the specific needs of the media in general and press in particular, including :

• Training of journalists in digital writing:Equipping journalists with the skills they need to thrive in the digital age
• Sale and distribution of newspapers: Use of the “Y’ello Kiosk” platform to reach a wider audience and improve distribution efficiency
• MTN Y’ello Press Awards: To recognise and celebrate excellence in journalism in Cameroon.

“We are delighted to partner with FEDIPRESSE in this transformative initiative. MTN Cameroon is committed to supporting the growth and development of the Cameroonian media industry, and we are convinced that this partnership will play a crucial role in enabling print media houses to embrace the digital revolution to better meet the demands of the public who have a right to quality information,” declared Melvin Akam, General Manager, Regulatory and Corporate at MTN Cameroon.

“This MoU with MTN Cameroon represents an important step for the future of the print media in Cameroon. The partnership offers a series of innovative solutions that will enable our members to enter the digital age, increase their reach and improve their efficiency. We are delighted to partner with such a forward-thinking organisation as MTN Cameroon and we call on our media colleagues to improve their content and professionalism so that we can take full advantage of this platform.”, said Kristian Ngah, 1st Vice-President of FEDIPRESSE.

Through this partnership, MTN Cameroon and FEDIPRESSE will work together to contribute to the progress of the media sector in general and press in particular.