Friday, February fourteenth, the UN says at least 22 people have been killed in a village in the Northwest region of Cameroon. Over half of those killed were children. No one has claimed responsibility for Friday’s incident but the opposition parties blame the killing on the government.
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Open Letter Urges the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights to Address Serious and Systematic Human Rights Violations in Cameroon
H.E Solomon Dersso, Chairperson of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights CC: Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Chairman of the African Union Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission Smail Chergui, Commissioner for Peace and Security of the African Union Commission Dear Chairperson Dersso,
An eye into Cameroon's Anglophone Problem
The Anglophone Problem is real and can be traced back to Cameroon's colonial masters. This problem is socio-political and not just a language crisis as it is being portrayed in recent times.
Cameroon: Violence in English-speaking region escalates
Violence in the English-speaking region of Cameroon has seen an increase since the President, Paul Biya called for national dialogue. In some towns, military-trained teachers have replaced the regular teachers who have fleed their duties for safety.
Cameroon: Northwest Governor tours his region in military bulletproof truck
The Governor of the Northwest region of Cameroon, Adolphe Lele Lafrique, recently visited the 7 divisions that constitute his region. During his visit, he encouraged the inhabitants to return to school during the upcoming academic year.
Cameroon spends more on military than on education and healthcare
Cameroon is considered as a "peaceful nation", this phrase is used to many government officials whenever they are addressing any protest from its civilians.
Education in English-speaking Cameroon truncated
The crisis in the English-speaking regions of Cameroon has truncated the educational system in that part of the Country. It began in 2016 with the teacher's protest. Since then many educational institutions have been burnt down. While we have seen students, teachers, and administrative personnel kidnapped.
Cameroon: Anglophone Crisis under a Designated Presidency
Until one understands the root cause of a problem, getting a solution could become a lifetime struggle. The struggle in the southern region of Cameroon has a root cause and key actors that would not back down.