4. the ongoing negotiations between the parties on the compensation issue have now produced a mutually acceptable compromise, with the Government of Cameroon agreeing to re-open the discussions with Radio Freedom FM in relation to the compensation of the damages suffered by the radio, with a view to reaching a fair, comprehensive and final settlement of the case; and 5. the Government has reiterated its commitment to grant Freedom FM a provisional authorization as soon as consideration of the current communication is discontinued - as well as process the Radio's application for a broadcasting license in a fair, transparent, and expeditious manner. 23. In consideration of the above, the Open Society Justice Initiative, acting on behalf of Mr Pius Njaw? and Group Le Messager, requested the African Commission to discontinue the consideration of communication 290/04 against the Republic of Cameroon and the amicable settlement be registered in its lieu. 24. At its 39th Ordinary session held from 11th to 25th May 2006 in Banjul, The Gambia, the African Commission considered the communication and decided to close the file. Holding The African Commission takes note of the above request and decides to close the file. The African Commission also requests the parties to forward to the Secretariat the written copy of the said amicable settlement for inclusion in the file. Done at the 39th Ordinary Session held in Banjul, The Gambia, from 11th to 25th May 2006. 3