Cameroonian journalist Souley Onohiolo has shaved his beard, reversing a prior decision to keep it until the formation of the new government. Onohiolo had publicly stated he would maintain his beard as a form of protest or statement related to the government’s composition. Reports suggest that Minister Paul Atanga Nji played a role in influencing Onohiolo’s change of heart. Details surrounding the exact nature of Nji’s influence remain unclear, but sources indicate a conversation took place between the two men. This incident has sparked discussion regarding the relationship between journalists and political figures in Cameroon. The shaving of the beard is seen by some as a symbolic concession. Further details are expected as the new government takes shape.