The government of Cameroon has launched a campaign to highlight the ills
of social media and need for social regulation in other to preserve the
image of Cameroon. It comes after the several citizens has been taking
to social media platforms to misinterprets and deform facts among others
over certain issues revolving in Cameroon.
Last month after a deadly train derailed at Yaounde living at least 80
people dead with 600 injured, social media users in Cameroon criticized
President Paul Biya for what they presumed as his unconcerned attitude
towards the tragic accident after he didn’t return immediately from
Switzerland where he had gone for a meeting.
After a parliament meeting was held on Monday, the Cameroon government
in a statement confirmed that the country is committed to combat social
media.
‘The State of Cameroon is resolutely committed to the fight against
social media so as to preserve the image of the country. Social media is
increasingly becoming a rallying point for those who want a change at
the helm of the state.’