We are selecting ten major Cameroonian outlets, three in the Centre region (Yaoundé and surrounding areas), three in the Littoral (Douala and surrounding areas) and four in the Far North, to join component A.3.1 of the EU-funded Cameroon Media + project run by CFI, EdukMedia and the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ).
Each outlet will nominate three journalists (30 direct beneficiaries) for the programme described below.
Are you a Cameroonian radio, TV, print or online outlet based in the Centre, Littoral or Far North and keen to sharpen your newsroom skills?
Ten newsrooms (three from the Centre, three from the Littoral and four from the Far North) will take part in a training pathway that includes:
- Three intensive five-day courses
- Journalism fundamentals – balance, fairness, fact-checking
- Online ethics & deontology – spotting and tackling misinformation
- A “do-no-harm” approach centred on human-rights safeguards
Each course runs once in Yaoundé, Douala and a northern city (TBC).
- A four-month, in-house editorial mentoring block for every topic, mixing on-site visits and remote guidance so training turns into robust, responsible output.
- Peer-to-peer workshops that let participants trade experience and tools.
To apply, upload your outlet’s file plus the CVs and two recent pieces for each of three journalists you will release for all activities. The project covers all training and mentoring costs, including travel, accommodation and meals where needed.
Take this chance to build stronger skills and serve your audience with reliable, balanced and rights-respecting journalism.
Led by CFI, EdukMedia and the IFJ, Cameroon Media Plus lays solid, long-term ground for more reliable, high-quality information and a media landscape that respects human rights and democratic values—needs that become critical in election periods when disinformation spikes.
The project has three pillars:
- media and information literacy (training trainers),
- a new media-skills hub,
- a stronger legal and institutional environment (advocacy, support for the journalists’ union and revival of the press card), plus direct capacity-building for newsroom staff in journalism basics and practice.
Key steps for selected outlets*
(Indicative calendar; exact dates confirmed after selection)
| Period (2025-26) |
Activity |
Main participants |
Purpose |
| July 2025 |
One-day kick-off meeting, Yaoundé |
10 editors-in-chief (one per outlet) |
Outline goals, confirm calendar, secure newsroom commitment |
| Jul – Sep 2025 |
Three five-day courses:
• Yaoundé (Centre)
• Douala (Littoral)
• Northern city (TBC) |
30 journalists (three per outlet) |
Learn journalism fundamentals, online ethics, “do-no-harm” |
| Oct 2025 – Jun 2027 |
Four-month, in-situ mentoring cycle in each region |
Same 30 journalists, coached by the local expert |
Apply new skills, publish sound content, get tailored feedback |
| Dec 2025 – 2027 |
Peer-to-peer workshops |
30 journalists |
Exchange with regional & international professionals |
Travel, accommodation and meals for all activities are fully funded by Cameroun Media Plus.
Who can apply?
- Location – headquarters or main newsroom in one of:
Centre (Yaoundé area): 3 outlets
Littoral (Douala area): 3 outlets
Far North (Adamawa, North, Far North): 4 outlets
- Editorial capacity – at least five journalists on staff or as regular contributors.
- Reach & independence – a proven audience (broadcast figures or web analytics) and an editorial line free from political or commercial influence.
- Programme commitment – nominate three journalists available throughout:
• three five-day courses;
• the four-month, in-house mentoring phase.
Appoint one senior editor or director for the kick-off and strategic follow-up.
Applications are submitted online via the link below.
Key dates (indicative)
- Deadline – 21 July 2025, 20:00 UTC
- Short-list out –
- Interviews –
- Final list –
The following provides estimated planning information, final plans will be developed in consultation with selected media outlets and communicated when the project commences.
| Criterion |
Sub-criterion |
Points |
| Application file |
Complete dossier |
incomplete files will not be assessed |
| Midia |
Newsroom professionalism (staff mix, production, languages range) |
40 |
|
Audience reach – geographic coverage and overall footprint |
20 |
|
Experience of editors and reporters on the call’s key themes (e.g. elections, misinformation, human-rights reporting, etc.) |
10 |
|
Editorial plan – how the outlet will use the project to strengthen long-term coverage of those themes |
30 |
| Total |
|
100 |
