18, July 2022
French Cameroun: Two civilians killed in Boko Haram attack 0
At least two civilians were killed in an attack by the Boko Haram militants in Cameroon’s Far North region, according to security and local sources.
Boko Haram militants raided Gouzoudou locality of the region Friday night, killing two civilians. The military repelled the attack and killed one of the militants as they were struggling to escape, an official of the Cameroon army familiar with the attack told Xinhua on condition of anonymity.
“Our troops continued to pursue the terrorists this morning (Saturday). We are stepping up security to protect civilians who have been regularly targeted in the region,” the official said.
Source: Xinhuanet
18, July 2022
OIC secretary-general visits Yaoundé 0
Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Hussein Ibrahim Taha met Cameroon Prime Minister Dr. Joseph Ngute and Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Legeune Mbela Mbela during a visit to the republic.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed issues of common interest. Taha thanked Cameroon for its constant support for the activities of the organization.
He called on member states to show solidarity in the face of the challenges facing the countries of the Sahel and the Chad Basin, and to support the economic development of the two regions.
The Cameroonian leaders congratulated the secretary-general on assuming the leadership of OIC and called on the organization to give priority to road infrastructure and electrical network interconnection projects among member states. Other areas of cooperation that were highlighted included the production of medicines and vaccines, and the promotion of science and technology.
The organization aims to strengthen ties between countries in the Muslim world.
Recently, the organization welcomed a $1 million donation from Nigeria for Afghanistan. Taha said the donation added “new momentum” to the organization’s efforts to help ease the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan and to meet the needs of millions of Afghans.
The organization has appealed to all member states, stakeholders and partners to make contributions to the humanitarian trust fund for Afghanistan through the bank account reserved for the fund at the Islamic Development Bank.
Source: Arabnews