Habib Marouane Camara (born April 18, 1989) is a Guinean journalist, chronicler and intellectual. Brilliant student from an early age, he pursued postgraduate studies in political science at the University of Sonfonia, where he later taught. At the same time, he began a well-known media career, serving on various radio stations as a political chronicler.
Habib Marouane Camara has built up a reputation as a critical and committed voice, not hesitating to denounce the deviations of power at the cost of many controversies and sanctions. His career has now made him an emblematic figure in the struggle for freedom of expression and democracy in Guinea.
Introduction
Habib Marouane Camara is a Guinean journalist, chronicler and scholar known for his frank speech and commitment to freedom of expression. Born on April 18, 1989 in Dinguiraye, in the Faranah region, he climbed the educational ladder with brilliance before embracing a career in the media and higher education. Married and father of one child, Camara has become a respected but also controversial voice in the Guinea media landscape.
Education
Habib Marouane Camara began his schooling career in November 1996 at the primary school of Kouroula in Dinguiraye. From an early age, he distinguished himself for his excellent results, finishing first in his school in 2002 and third in the Faranah region. His early talent led him to memorize the memento of the 6th year when he was only in 4th grade.
After graduating from primary school, Camara continued his secondary school and high school in Dinguiraye. In 2008, he obtained his bachelor's degree with mention, which allowed him to move to Conakry and join the Department of Political Science at the University of Sonfonia.
Professional career
In 2012, Habib Marouane Camara obtained his Bachelor of Political Science with mention, ranked among the top three students of his promotion. This academic achievement opened the doors to his teaching at Sonfonia University and other institutions in Conakry, where he taught courses in political sociology, political science, sociology of political behavior and analysis of political discourse until 2017.
In addition to her teaching career, Camara started a career in the media in 2012, doing internships at Radio Planète FM and Chérie FM. From 2013 to 2018, he was employed at Tamata FM before joining Nostalgie FM in 2018, and Djoma Media where he still works.
In addition to his work in the media, Habib Marouane Camara continued his graduate studies, obtaining a master's degree in political science from the University of Sonfonia. He has also served as Communication Officer in the Interim Management Committee of Guinea (Comigui) and as a consultant and political chronicler.
Revelations
In 2010, Habib Marouane Camara was selected for a state scholarship to pursue his studies in London, an opportunity he was eventually unable to seize due to dubious manoeuvres on the part of some executives.
Over the years, Camara has forged a reputation as a feared journalist and chronicler for his firm stance and sharp critical spirit. His show "We Re-Make the World" on Djoma TV sparked controversy when he accused Minister Ousmane Gaoual Diallo of being aware of a compromising video involving Cellou Dalien Diallo, the leader of the Union of Democratic Forces of Guinea (UFDG), before its spread on social networks.
Suspension
Following these allegations, Ousmane Gaoual Diallo filed a complaint against Habib Marouane Camara for defamation. After hearing both parties, the High Communication Authority (HAC) found Camara's statements defamatory and suspended him from any journalistic activity for three months from 25 March 2024.
This decision by the HAC has sparked strong reactions in the media in Guinea, some viewing it as a violation of freedom of expression while others considered the sanction justified.
Arrest and imprisonment
Habib Marouane Camara's legal trouble did not date today. On July 20, 2020, the journalist-chronicler of Africa 2015 on Radio Nostalgie was arrested and placed under 24-hour custody at the Conakry Judicial Police (DPJ) Directorate.
According to agreed sources, his arrest was based on a complaint filed by the then new director-general of the Guinea Water Society (SEEG), with the support of the Minister of Hydraulics and Sanitation. The complaint was allegedly motivated by a publication by Camara criticizing the recent appointments of executives in the SEEG, including the wife of the Director-General.
Conclusion
Habib Marouane Camara is a Guinean journalist and intellectual who has never been afraid to defend his convictions and to denounce abuses of power, even to attract the lightning of the authorities. His professional and personal career has been plagued by controversy and sanctions, but also by academic achievements and peer recognition.
Despite the obstacles encountered, Camara remains faithful to its principles and continues to fight for freedom of expression and the right to information, considering that the role of a journalist is to amulets the careless city and beat the sleeping consciences.
His unwavering commitment to truth and justice, as well as his refusal to surrender to pressure, make it a symbol of the struggle for democracy and fundamental freedoms in Guinea. Whether you like it or not, the voice of Habib Marouane Camara resounds in the media landscape of Guinea and will probably continue to be heard, no matter what happens.
