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3, February 2019
French Cameroun: Boko Haram kills 2 civilians in the Far North region 0
At least two civilians were killed in the night of Wednesday to Thursday by suspected members of the Islamist sect Boko Haram in the town of Goumouldi in the far north of Cameroon, local sources said Thursday. The two victims, both men, were members of a local vigilance committee against Boko Haram. “Since the Boko […]
3, February 2019
French Cameroun Crisis: Biya Resorts to Familiar Tactics in Silencing Opposition 0
Last November, during the swearing-in ceremony that marked the beginning of his seventh term as Cameroon’s president, Paul Biya addressed frustrated voters in the restive Anglophone regions and around the country, calling for unity and insisting he had heard their pleas for change. “I have also understood your desire for greater participation in taking decisions […]
3, February 2019
French Cameroun Crisis: MRC party cancels protests after Biya regime ban 0
The main opposition Movement for the Rebirth of Cameroon called off demonstrations planned in several cities on Saturday, a party leader said, following a government ban on protests. “The MRC will not demonstrate today,” said Emmanuel Simh, one of the vice presidents of the movement led by Maurice Kamto, the runner-up in last year’s presidential […]
2, February 2019
French Cameroun Crisis: Web reporter attacked with knife outside his home 0
Cameroonian authorities should immediately investigate an attack on Paul Chouta, a reporter for the privately owned news website Cameroon Web, and ensure that those who assaulted him are swiftly brought to justice, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. Chouta told CPJ yesterday that three unknown men stabbed him with a knife and beat him […]
2, February 2019
More anti-Biya protests expected as Francophone regime faces third major security challenge 0
Despite being banned by authorities, renewed protests are expected in Cameroon’s capital, Yaounde, today. On Monday, opposition leader and self-declared president Maurice Kamto was arrested for coordinating anti-government demonstrations attended by thousands of people calling for President Paul Biya to stand down. Mr Biya has ruled Cameroon since 1982 but contested last October’s election just […]
2, February 2019
Francophone Crisis: Maurice Kamto begins hunger strike 0
Cameroon’s arrested opposition leader Maurice Kamto and 29 of his imprisoned supporters started a hunger strike a day after being told they will face eight charges amounting to treason. If found guilty, they could face the death penalty. Christopher Ndong, secretary-general of the Cameroon Renaissance Movement, said Friday that the strikers aim to show that […]
2, February 2019
Yaounde has detained its main opposition leader as a new anti-government crisis looms 0
Cameroon’s main opposition leader, Maurice Kamto, who has continuously claimed he won the last year’s contentious presidential election, is in detention after he was arrested alongside dozens of protesters in the economic capital Douala on Monday (Jan. 28) for organizing and participating in street demonstrations. The crackdown was also extended to reporters, with the arrest […]
1, February 2019
Southern Cameroons: Eyewitness reports horrific scenes in Kumbo Town 0
Kumbo Town is the second largest town in the North West Region of Cameroon, one of the restive English-speaking regions clamouring for autonomy. In recent times it has become an epicentre in the on-going conflict between Cameroon military forces and restorationist forces of the putative Republic of Ambazonia, often known as the Amba Boys. An […]
1, February 2019
African Diaspora Forum on Cameroon Atrocities and Butchering of Opposition Leaders and Civilians 0
This needs someone who is heartless and inhumane to say let the Cameroon people resolve their own problems. This statement might sound reckless and inciting violence, but how does an unarmed person negotiate with the barrel of a gun pointed to his head? Maybe they need to be given guns to balance the negotiation because […]
3, February 2019
Central African Republic: Peace talks hit a snag 0
by soter • Africa, Headline News, News
Peace talks being held in Khartoum, Sudan, hit a snag Thursday when a coalition of 14 armed groups suspended their participation, citing the government’s refusal to consider a general amnesty and a unity government. The groups have set a 48-hour deadline for the government to acquiesce to their terms, and have threatened to leave if […]