Cameroun : le ministre de l'Administration territoriale rappelle les Témoins de Jéhovah à l'ordre

Le 8 juillet, le ministre camerounais Paul Atanga Nji a rencontré les responsables des Témoins de Jéhovah à Yaoundé. Il a insisté sur l'importance du respect des symboles nationaux et des politiques publiques de santé, soulignant la nécessité pour cette communauté de se conformer aux lois du pays.

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Cameroun : fermeture de 1 400 églises de réveil après un meurtre

Le ministre de l'Administration territoriale du Cameroun, Paul Atanga Nji, a annoncé le 8 juillet 2026 la fermeture imminente de 1 400 églises de réveil. Cette décision fait suite au meurtre d'une fillette de 11 ans à Yaoundé, dont l'auteure présumée est liée à l'une de ces églises. Les autorités justifient cette mesure par des dérives constatées au sein de ces communautés religieuses.

Controversy Over Church Closures in Yaoundé Amid Noise Complaints

The recent decision to close 1,400 revival churches in Yaoundé due to noise complaints has sparked significant controversy. Politician Anne Féconde Noah has publicly criticized the move, questioning why bars, which also contribute to noise, are not being closed. This situation has ignited a debate about the treatment of religious institutions versus entertainment venues in Cameroon.

Cameroon Bans Non-Profit Organizations from Using Military and UN Insignia

The Cameroonian government has issued a ban on non-profit organizations from wearing or possessing uniforms and insignia resembling those of the military and the United Nations. This decision, signed by Minister Paul Atanga Nji on July 21, 2026, follows concerns about the misuse of such symbols. Organizations have 15 days to comply with the order and return any unauthorized items.

Paul Atanga Nji Refuses to Recognize MRC's Leadership Changes

Paul Atanga Nji, the Minister of Territorial Administration, has rejected the MRC's extraordinary convention held on December 21, 2025, which aimed to elect new leadership. He cited law 90/055 to support his stance and indicated that he does not recognize Maurice Kamto as the party's president, raising questions about the party's legitimacy and future direction.