Liste des Contributions
| Id | Etat | Contributeur | Contributions | Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 1 | Menai Felix Yengo | Radio Babungo | Hello dear colleagues of the JCAC network, Thank you for launching this thematic forum on World Amateur Radio Day (April 18, 2025). I’m Menai Felix Yengo from Radio Babungo in the Northwest region of Cameroon. Despite having an antenna that reaches only a few villages, outdated equipment, and unreliable electricity challenges made worse by the ongoing Anglophone crisis I proudly take up the microphone each day to listen, inform, and combat misinformation. Through my broadcasts, I provide my community with accurate updates on government reforms, promote peace and stability, offer a platform where people can voice their fears and hopes, and contribute to media education to foster critical thinking. To continue this important mission, I need to strengthen my journalistic writing skills, equip my station with solar panels, and build partnerships with you fellow journalists and organizations so that together, our voices can carry the message of community development and social change even further. | 2025-04-18 | |
| 23 | 1 | Myriam Positive | Radio Oxygène | Let me introduce myself: I’m Myriam Positive from Radio Oxygène in Chad. Every day, I switch on my small station with the hope of transforming our airwaves into a shield against misinformation. In a context where rumors and fake news spread faster than lightning—as Mahamat Saleh so aptly noted—I draw strength from the JCAC network’s fact-checking workshops. They help me verify every piece of information, cross-check testimonies, and deliver reliable news to my community. Despite frequent power outages, unreliable equipment, and growing mistrust, I remain convinced that our commitment is essential. By giving a voice to local residents, illuminating public debates, and training people to think critically, we help restore trust and hope. On this International Day of Amateur Radio, I am proud to raise my voice and affirm that—even with limited means—our micro-stations stand strong for the values of ethical and community-driven journalism. | 2025-04-18 | |
| 25 | 1 | Roger Djenade | Radio Oxygène | Dear friends of the JCAC network, I am Roger Djenade from Oxygène Radio in Chad. On this World Amateur Radio Day (April 18, 2025), I want to share my commitment in the face of the wave of misinformation threatening our communities. Too often, rumors arise to create sensationalism or to protect an image, and we, as journalists, sometimes chase exclusives and relay information without verifying our sources. As Leubnodji Tahiti Nathan, Secretary General of the Chad Reporters Network, emphasized, fact-checking must become our guiding principle: cross-check every testimony, validate every name, and refuse to give life to false news. Despite our modest means—rudimentary studios, unstable connections—I strive each day to reach out to my community, to enlighten minds, and to preserve trust. Together, let’s train ourselves, share our methods, and make ethics the driving force of our profession, for our broadcasts are bridges to truth and social cohesion. | 2025-04-18 | |
| 26 | 1 | Moustafa Ismail | Radio Basse | In solidarity, warm greetings to all members of the JCAC network! I am Moustafa Ismail from Radio Basse in Maroua (Far North, Cameroon). Despite the insecurity caused by Boko Haram, the harsh drought, and the isolation of our region, I power on my small station every morning to give a voice to the voiceless. Since 2017, we have been broadcasting humanitarian alerts, combating fake news in Fulfulde and Kanuri, and showcasing local initiatives such as climate-resilient farming and intercommunity dialogue. Through our program “Sôna Mbedi,” we even helped save three villages by broadcasting coded messages in collaboration with traditional leaders. However, our resources remain limited: 70% of our programming relies on solar power, indirect censorship restricts our editorial freedom, and we lack proper training in crisis journalism. To carry on this vital mission, we urgently need waterproof recorders, portable solar kits, training modules on safety and trauma, and a JCAC emergency fund to support community radios in high-risk zones. I invite donors to witness our challenges firsthand and support the creation of a mobile studio. Because when a community radio goes silent, an entire region is left unheard. | 2025-04-18 | |
| 27 | 1 | Rahim Nchangé | Radio Manjara | Dear colleagues from community radios across Central Africa, I am Rahim Nchangé from Radio Manjara in Foumban. Today, on World Radio Day (April 18, 2025), I take the microphone to celebrate our role as messengers of peace: in a context of social crises and hateful discourse, our airwaves become bridges between farmers and herders, spaces where cultural diversity transforms into a shared strength. Through our programs in local languages, we dismantle stereotypes and ease tensions before they erupt; we offer debates that bring people together rather than divide them, and we establish genuine dialogue with those whose voices are often unheard. Admittedly, our teams face shortages of human, material, and financial resources, and many of us are thrown into this venture without solid training; yet, each challenge strengthens our determination: to train, innovate, and support our JCAC network so that together, we can harness our talents and experiences, ensuring our broadcasts continue to foster social cohesion and light the way for our communities despite adversity. | 2025-04-18 | |
| 28 | 1 | Abouzer Nji-Siddick | AS Média | Greetings to all those who, every day, inform and educate our communities, whether on the airwaves of a radio station or through the internet! I am Abouzer Nji-Siddick, journalist-consultant at AS Média in Cameroon, and on this World Radio Day (April 18, 2025), I want to celebrate the power of proximity: community radio does more than just inform and entertain; it educates and trains at the heart of the village. Driven and operated by the community itself, it broadcasts 80% of its programs in local languages, gives a voice to farmers and herders, highlights locally-made music and comedy, and dedicates shows to promoting women and youth. Present in 95% of rural areas, it provides immediate, verifiable information and practical support for local initiatives. However, our human, technical, and financial resources are often too limited: strengthening skills, providing equipment, and fostering digital partnerships are essential to continue this mission. Together, let us keep transforming community radio—and every digital platform—into a pillar of education, cohesion, and sustainable development! | 2025-04-18 | |
| 29 | 1 | Josehp Houmsou | Radio Terre Nouvelle | Reflections by Joseph Houmsou – Community Journalist, Radio Terre Nouvelle (Bongor, Chad) On the occasion of World Amateur Radio Day – April 18, 2025 As a community journalist at Radio Terre Nouvelle in Bongor, my work goes far beyond simply broadcasting information: it is a mission of engagement and social transformation. Every day, I give a voice to those who are rarely heard—the farmers, rural women, unemployed youth, community leaders—so they can share their realities, concerns, and hopes. My work influences the community in several ways. First, it promotes awareness. For example, through our programs on maternal health, many women have started visiting local health centers. Second, it fosters social dialogue by highlighting local challenges such as access to clean water, girls’ education, or combating gender-based violence. Finally, it helps strengthen social cohesion by valuing local languages and cultural traditions. On-air, I reflect the everyday life of the community: life in the outskirts of Bongor, the impacts of climate change on agriculture, young people's difficulties in finding employment, or citizen-led initiatives that inspire change. My microphone is a mirror of local life. However, to deepen this mission, we need technical resources and training. Better equipment for our studio, portable gear to cover remote areas, and regular training on ethical journalism, digital tools, and environmental issues would allow us to expand our impact. I also need more collaboration with other media outlets and NGOs to create synergies and amplify the community’s voices even more. I am not an amateur. I am an engaged community journalist, and every report I produce is a seed of change planted within my community. | 2025-04-18 | |
| 30 | 1 | Thibaut Ribar | Radio Notre Dame | Dear colleagues of the JCAC network, i am Thibaut Ribar from Radio Notre Dame in Bangui. Through on-the-job training, workshops, seminars, and many hours of practice, I have seen my microphone become a true catalyst for dialogue: every report and spontaneous live debate has sparked new local initiatives and strengthened the bond among our listeners. By increasing interactions with the community, I have learned to turn each call into an investigative lead, each testimonial into a lever for change, and the enthusiastic feedback from our audience has quickly exceeded our modest listenership expectations. To continue this journey and professionalize our commitment, I propose establishing mentorship cycles between experienced professionals and “amateur” journalists, organizing ongoing training sessions, and providing mobile equipment (such as portable recorders and solar kits) so that our passion translates into increasingly rigorous and impactful journalism every day. | 2025-04-18 |
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