Female Journalist detained while covering a conference in Youndè

On 14 September 2026, Solange Djuikam, publishing director of Univers Info Net, was arrested in Yaoundé while carrying out journalistic work at an Islamic Development Bank conference. She was accused of stealing the glasses of a government minister. The glasses were later found in the minister’s vehicle. Solange Djuikam was detained for seven nights in overcrowded police cells. She reported poor detention conditions and said that an arresting officer threatened her. She was released without charge.