The Cameroonian media world is in mourning following the announcement of the death of Canal 2 International journalist, Arnaud Nguefack, which occurred on Sunday, March 1, 2026 [cite: ]. He passed away at the Yaoundé General Hospital following an illness, plunging Canal 2 International into mourning [cite: ].
Arnaud Nguefack was an emblematic figure of Canal 2 International, a Cameroonian private generalist television channel focused on continuous news, entertainment and sports. The first private channel in Cameroon, Canal 2 International was launched in 2001 and renamed in 2004. Based in Douala, it belongs to the TV+ group of Emmanuel Chatue.
Known for his immersive storytelling style and distinctive voice, Arnaud Nguefack distinguished himself through numerous field reports, covering social issues to complex political subjects [cite: ]. In 2025, he notably provided remarkable coverage of the hearings related to the assassination of journalist Martinez Zogo [cite: ]. He also presented shows such as "Mots pour maux" and "La Rétro" [cite: ].
In March 2025, he reported being the victim of a traffic accident involving the vehicle of the president of the Cameroonian Red Cross, Cécile Akamba Mfoume [cite: ]. After considering filing a complaint, he finally dropped the charges [cite: ]. In June 2025, he participated in a seminar for experienced editors-in-chief from French-speaking Africa, organized by the Chinese authorities [cite: ].
The news of his death has aroused strong reactions within the journalistic community. Albertine Bitjaga expressed her sorrow, stressing that their last telephone conversation gave no indication of such a thing [cite: ]. Nana Paul Sabin also shared his sadness, recalling that Arnaud Nguefack had recently been the victim of a traffic accident [cite: ]. The disappearance of Arnaud Nguefack leaves a void in the Cameroonian media landscape.
