La politique de lutte contre la cybercriminalité au Cameroun : entre formalisme déclaratif et opérationnalisation poussive (2010-2020)

The development of Information and Communication Technologies is one of the major challenges facing governments in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite its advantages, this enterprise is the cause of many economic setbacks. Whether in the private or public sector, the phenomenon of cybercrime is a cause for concern, as it is on the increase and the negative consequences are increasingly considerable and costly. Cameroon has not escaped this harmful practice. This is borne out by the many initiatives taken by the government since 2010 to put an end to computer crime. In a context where the repressive systems of most African states have proved inadequate to deal with this new criminal phenomenon, the aim of this contribution is to assess the effects of the measures taken by the Cameroonian government to combat cybercrime to date. Using an empirico-inductive approach, combining documentary research and interviews, we came to the conclusion that measures to combat cybercrime are beneficial in Cameroon. However, apart from the repressive measures contained in the legal provisions in force, the government urgently needs to step up the efforts in question. In addition, emphasis must be placed on law enforcement and criminal justice capacity, public education and awareness-raising, and cooperation between the government and other stakeholders.