Cameroon: Former Justice Minister Initiated TCS Probe into SNH Scandal

In Cameroon, former Minister of Justice and Director of the Civil Cabinet, Adolphe Moudiki, initiated an investigation by seizing the Tribunal Criminel Spécial (TCS) into the Glencore scandal after initial denials, uncovering alleged involvement of his own trusted personnel within the Société Nationale des Hydrocarbures (SNH).

This development highlights a significant challenge in Cameroon's fight against corruption, particularly within strategically vital state-owned enterprises like SNH, which manages the nation's hydrocarbon resources. Moudiki's decision to involve the TCS, a specialized court, after gathering more information, underscores a potential internal struggle against malfeasance. The subsequent revelation that individuals implicated by TCS investigations were not only spared but also promoted to high positions, including the general management of Tradex, reportedly due to