The Camer Today News Project (CTNP) is proud to formally send off the winners of the 2025 CTNP student journalism categories at the Victoria International Media Merit Awards (VIIMMA), following the completion of their professional newsroom internships earlier this year.
As part of the initiative to bridge classroom learning and newsroom practice, the award recipients, Béryl-Diane Webrim Munshep Massa and Hure Hamidou Abdu undertook a two-month internship between February and March 2026, gaining hands-on experience in professional media environments.
The student journalism categories were created to recognize emerging journalists whose work reflects strong storytelling, ethical reporting, and a commitment to covering issues that matter to communities. By supporting internships and mentorship opportunities, the project seeks to nurture the next generation of reporters and strengthen the future of journalism in Cameroon.
As they take the next steps in their careers, their achievements stand as a testament to the promise and growing impact of student journalism in the country.
Below are their profiles:
Hure Hamidou Abdu
Hure Hamidou Abdu is a final-year journalism student at the Advanced School of Mass Communication (ASMAC), Yaoundé. Despite still being in training, she has already begun establishing herself as a passionate and committed young journalist.
Her interest in journalism began early during her secondary school years at Government Bilingual High School Fundong, where she actively engaged in reporting local happenings within her community. This early curiosity about storytelling and information sharing gradually developed into a professional pursuit.
In 2024, she completed a one-month academic internship at The Guardian Post Daily Newspaper, where she produced 21 published articles, demonstrating both discipline and the ability to work within professional newsroom standards. She has also undertaken internships at Canal 2 International in 2021 and again in 2025, gaining practical experience in television journalism. In addition, she served as a news presenter at LTM Television for nine months, further strengthening her on-air communication and newsroom experience.
Beyond journalism practice, Hure remains actively involved in student leadership and community engagement. She currently serves as Secretary General of the Boyo Students Association (BOSTAS), University of Yaoundé I branch, and volunteers as Communication Officer for Unity Foundation Cameroon.
Born on October 1, 2001, in Bainjong, a locality in Fundong Subdivision, Boyo Division of Cameroon’s North-West Region, Hure began her education at Islamic Primary School Bainjong, where she obtained her First School Leaving Certificate in 2010. She later attended Government Secondary School Ngolain before transferring to Government Bilingual High School Fundong in 2014, where she obtained her GCE Ordinary Level in 2016.
Following the outbreak of the Anglophone crisis, she relocated to Yaoundé to continue her studies. There, she attended Les Pierres Précieuses, Etoudi, obtaining her GCE Advanced Level in 2019.
She later earned a Bachelor’s Degree in English Modern Letters from the University of Yaoundé I. In 2023, she further strengthened her professional skills at the Cameroon Institute of Technology Management and Consultancy (CITMAC), where she obtained a Diploma in Bilingual Secretaryship.
Coming from a pastoralist Mbororo community, Hure represents an emerging voice in Cameroonian journalism. With her growing experience and determination, she is on track to become the first Mbororo journalist from Boyo Division and only the second English-speaking Mbororo journalist in Cameroon, marking an important step toward greater representation within the country’s media landscape.
Béryl-Diane Webrim Munshep Massa
Béryl-Diane Webrim Munshep Massa is a Cameroonian journalist and a graduate in Communication and Development Studies, driven by the belief that stories matter, especially those reflecting people’s lived realities. Her work spans print, radio, and digital platforms, demonstrating versatility in storytelling across multiple media formats.
She previously served as a Sports Desk and Field Reporter at The Guardian Post, covering matches, producing reports under tight deadlines, and tracking developing sports stories. At My Media Prime Television, she participated in editorial meetings, conducted vox pop interviews, and scripted stories for broadcast. Her experience at Abakwa FM further strengthened her confidence behind the microphone, delivering news and engaging audiences on air.
Beyond sports reporting, Béryl-Diane has developed a strong interest in development communication. During an internship with COMINSUD Bamenda, she supported community sensitization campaigns and contributed to reporting and advocacy efforts focused on social and peacebuilding issues. Her academic training at the University of Bamenda also involved producing feature stories and scripting a documentary, experiences that deepened her capacity for contextual and impact-driven storytelling.
In 2025, she received the VIIMMA Journalism Award for Best Feature Story (Student Edition), the inaugural award category supported by the Camer Today News Project (CTNP), recognising excellence in student journalism and a commitment to ethical, people-centered reporting.
Her reporting interests include community resilience, gender, youth issues, maternal health, and the role of media in advancing meaningful social change. Through her work, Béryl-Diane seeks to produce journalism that informs, connects communities, and leaves a lasting impact.