Charles Ebune Ndoh: The Global Voice Shaping Cameroonian Journalism

 

Charles Ebune Ndoh, born on July 12, 1986, stands today as one of Cameroon’s most influential journalists and international affairs commentators. He is the Chief International Correspondent of the Cameroon Radio Television (CRTV) and the principal anchor of Globewatch, the country’s most-watched international current affairs programme.
Through Globewatch, Ebune has carved a niche as a formidable interviewer and global affairs analyst, reaching an estimated eight million viewers weekly across television and digital platforms. His incisive questioning style, global exposure and editorial depth have earned him a reputation as a trusted voice in international journalism.

A Career Anchored in Global Engagement

Ebune’s professional journey has been marked by high-profile interviews with world leaders, senior diplomats and international policymakers. His portfolio includes exclusive conversations with the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, the former President of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the President of Costa Rica, Saudi royalty, the President of Switzerland, senior United Nations officials, and the Executive Director of the World Food Programme.
He has also interviewed Irina Bokova, former Director-General of UNESCO and UN Secretary-General candidate, as well as former US Ambassadors  to Cameroon : Michael Hoza and Christopher  J. Lamora. 
More recently, he conducted an exclusive interview with France’s new Ambassador to Cameroon, Sylvain Riquier, further reinforcing his status as a key diplomatic media interlocutor.

Academic Excellence and International Fellowships

Ebune is an alumnus of several prestigious international media and leadership programmes, including the US State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Programme (IVLP), the Russian School of Young Media Activists, and Estonia’s Baltic Media School. These global exposures have shaped his worldview and strengthened his professional competence in international reporting.

Awards, Recognition and Ambassadorial Roles

In recognition of his courage and journalistic excellence, Ebune received the Most Daring Journalist Award in 2015 from The Scoop Newspaper. In 2016, Avance Media ranked him among the 50 Most Influential Young Cameroonians, underscoring his growing national and continental impact.
His most recent distinction came on Saturday, February 7, 2026, during the third edition of the Cameroon Television Awards, a prestigious ceremony attended by national and international dignitaries. The event, held at the Yaoundé Sports Complex and chaired by the Minister of Communication, René Emmanuel Sadi, saw Charles Ebune crowned Best Male Presenter of English-Language News Magazines and Television Interview Programmes. This accolade further confirms his outstanding professionalism, influence and enduring impact on Cameroon’s broadcast journalism landscape.
Beyond journalism, he serves as a Special Ambassador for the ICT University Foundation in the United States and as Ambassador Extraordinaire of the ECU-International Center for IT and Development, advocating youth empowerment, education and digital innovation.

Public Engagement and Thought Leadership

Highly active on social media, Ebune uses digital platforms to share insights, interviews and reflections on governance, democracy and international relations. In recent months, he has emerged as a prominent voice in discussions surrounding Cameroon’s political future, particularly defending the constitutional right of all eligible citizens to contest elections, regardless of age or physical condition, ahead of the 2025/2026 electoral cycle.

Educator and Electoral Communication Expert

Alongside his broadcasting career, Ebune teaches journalism at the Advanced School of Mass Communication (ASMAC) in Yaoundé, contributing to the training of the next generation of media professionals. He also serves as Press Assistant to the Director General of Elections Cameroon (ELECAM), where he supports institutional communication and public engagement.

A Defining Voice in African Media

With his growing influence, international credibility and unwavering commitment to journalistic integrity, Charles Ebune Ndoh continues to shape the narrative of Cameroon and Africa on the global stage, standing as one of the country’s most authoritative voices in international broadcast journalism.