Cameroon – a Year After Murder of Journalist Martinez Zogo, IPI Reiterates Call for Justice

IPI says authorities must carry out credible, transparent, and independent investigations.

A year after the gruesome murder of journalist Martinez Zogo, authorities in Cameroon are yet to fully shed light on the circumstances surrounding his kidnapping, torture, and killing or hold any suspects to account.

Mr Zogo was kidnapped on 17 January 2023, in Yaoundé, and his body was found four days later, on 21 January.

Following Mr Zogo’s abduction and killing, authorities arrested several people,…