On Wednesday 23 September 2026, the Minister of Communication and Government Spokesperson René Sadi met with four journalists who had been arbitrarily detained in the case of the alleged theft of gold glasses belonging to Alamine Ousmane Mey, in Yaoundé.
The meeting took place at the Ministry of Communication, where the journalists were formally received by the minister. The arrest of the four reporters was described by sources as arbitrary, raising concerns about press freedom in the country.
Alamine Ousmane Mey is a public figure whose gold‑eyewear has become the focus of a high‑profile theft investigation. The incident has attracted attention from both the media and the public, prompting the government to address the situation directly.
While details of the investigation remain limited, the minister’s engagement with the detained journalists signals an official response to the controversy surrounding their arrest.
Further information on the outcome of the meeting and the status of the journalists is not yet available.
<small>Source: Actu Cameroun — read the original story there.</small>
