Career
In 1991, Biloa became the editor of the Africa International, a magazine which was established in 1958 and which focused on politics, economic news and culture when Biloa joined it. [1]
Later on, Marie-Roger Biloa joined the controversial pan-African themed magazine Jeune Afrique, which had previously been banned in several Northern African (Arab) countries. [4]
In 1997, Biloa was honored as the Journalist of the Year by the American organization, the National Association of Black Journalists, receiving the award from then United States President Bill Clinton himself. [1]
In 2001, Biloa was named woman of excellence by Unesco. [1]
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Blanche Bilongo is a Cameroonian actress, screenwriter, presenter, and film editor.
