Yannick Kenné

Yannick Kenné is a Cameroonian journalist based in Yaoundé who writes about economics, politics and sports. His passion for investigative journalism has led him to produce reports and investigations on environmental, mining, human rights, climate and sustainable development issues, among others.

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Temporary workers in Cameroon's public hospitals continue to fight for permanent contracts with the civil service

13 November 2023

Temporary workers in Cameroon’s public hospitals continue to fight for permanent contracts with the civil service

Tens of thousands of nurses, nursing assistants and other hospital staff in Cameroon face precarious socio-professional conditions. While many [...]Read the full article

Professional footballers in Cameroon play and work under precarious conditions

8 February 2023

Professional footballers in Cameroon play and work under precarious conditions

Cameroon is one of Africa’s most successful footballing nations. But away from the spotlight of the country’s celebrated national team, local [...]Read the full article

Unregulated gold mining is costing lives in Cameroon's East Region

23 September 2022

Unregulated gold mining is costing lives in Cameroon’s East Region

With impoverished populations regularly engaging in artisanal gold mining, fatal accidents are becoming increasingly commonplace. Critics point [...]Read the full article

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