Minister of Communication, Cameroon
Title: Ministre de la Communication
René Emmanuel Sadi
Career
- minister
Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.
What the ministry does
The Ministry of Communication carries out the government's policy on communication. It draws up the rules for the media and advertising, makes sure professional ethics and media pluralism are respected, promotes the image of Cameroon through the media, and follows the work of the National Communication Council.
Sources: Decree No. 2011/408 of 9 December 2011 on the organisation of the Government, article 8 (FAOLEX)
Appointment and predecessor
René Emmanuel Sadi has been Minister of Communication since 4 January 2019. The appointment is recorded in presidential decree No. 2019/002 of 4 January 2019. The previous holder of the post was Issa Tchiroma Bakary (30 June 2009 to 4 January 2019).
Sources: Cameroon Tribune, Réaménagement du gouvernement (January 2019, decree 2019/002); 237online, Cameroun: réaménagement, ces ministres qui changent de poste (7 January 2019); Wikipedia (EN), Issa Tchiroma
Latest government reshuffle
The government in office was named on 4 January 2019 by presidential decree No. 2019/002, and no newer government had been announced when we last checked, on 11 October 2026.
Sources: Cameroon Tribune, Réaménagement du gouvernement, 4 January 2019; Africanews, 4 January 2019; Prime Minister’s Office of Cameroon, government list (spm.gov.cm); Bénin Web TV, August 2026
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Minister of Communication of Cameroon?
René Emmanuel Sadi, in the post since 4 January 2019.
Since when is René Emmanuel Sadi Minister of Communication?
Since 4 January 2019.
Who held the post of Minister of Communication before René Emmanuel Sadi?
Issa Tchiroma Bakary (30 June 2009 to 4 January 2019).
What does the Ministry of Communication of Cameroon do?
The Ministry of Communication carries out the government's policy on communication. It draws up the rules for the media and advertising, makes sure professional ethics and media pluralism are respected, promotes the image of Cameroon through the media, and follows the work of the National Communication Council.
What is the website of the Ministry of Communication of Cameroon?
The official site is mincom.gov.cm.
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PollsAfrica (2026). Minister of Communication, Cameroon. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/cameroon/minister-of-communication