Ambazonia
Women on the Frontlines: Mayors Defy Violence in Anglophone Cameroon
Female Mayors from the North West Region, led by Annatou Abrams, have shared their concerns and the challenges faced by women with Governor Adolphe Lele Lafrique. During their meeting on Thursday, November 21, 2024, the female Mayors expressed their grief over the recent killings of two of their colleagues: the Deputy Mayor of Elak Oku…
Separatist Ambush in Ndu: Three Killed, One Injured
Separatist Ambush in Ndu: Three Killed, One Injured – A tragic incident occurred in Ndu, Donga Mantung Division, where an ambush by separatists resulted in the deaths of three individuals and left one person injured. The attack took place in the Mbaw plain, targeting a vehicle carrying both civilians and a gendarme officer. The ambush…
TWO UBa STUDENTS KIDNAP IN BAMBILI
Reports from Bambili, located in the Tubah Subdivision of the North West Region of Cameroon, indicate that two female students from the University of Bamenda have been kidnapped by gunmen. The names of the victims were not available at press time. The incident took place on Sunday evening, November 17, 2024, in a student hostel…
Cameroon: 11 Students and Supervisors Kidnapped by Separatists in Ndop
In a distressing development, 11 students and their supervisors from the St. Lawrence University Institute of Ndop were kidnapped by separatist fighters in Cameroon’s North-West region. The abduction occurred on November 2nd, while the group was traveling to Babessi for an outreach program. Armed Ambazonian fighters intercepted them at Baba 1, taking them hostage and…
Five Prominent Chomba Residents Kidnapped by Separatists Remain Missing
Five prominent residents of Chomba, a village in the troubled North West region, were kidnapped by militants from the Ambazonia separatist movement more than a week ago and remain missing. The abducted individuals include T’a Ntume, a village council elder; Fon Tara, the father of a former separatist fighter; Annu Samson, president of the Chomba…
Jailed Anglophone Activist Abdul Karim Ali Appeals to US President-elect Donald Trump
Abdul Karim Ali, a prominent Anglophone activist currently imprisoned in Cameroon, has penned an open letter to US President-elect Donald Trump. In his letter, Abdul Karim Ali appeals to Trump to address the ongoing human rights violations and political unrest in Cameroon, particularly in the Anglophone regions. He highlights the plight of many activists and…
Ngonnso Festival has been banned by the Ambazonia State Army
The Ngonnso Festival, one of Cameroon’s largest cultural events, has been banned by the Ambazonia State Army, a separatist faction loyal to USA-based Samuel Ikome Sako. The festival, which celebrates the heritage of the Nso people, was scheduled to take place from The ban was announced in a viral audio message by a commander of…
Gendarmes Mistake Motorcycle Noise for Gunfire, Resulting in Civilian Death in Bamenda
In a tragic incident in Nkwen, Bamenda, gendarmes mistakenly opened fire after confusing the sound of a modified motorcycle for gunfire. This occurred at Mile 4 Junction around 8 PM on October 27, 2024. The gunfire resulted in the immediate death of a civilian and left another person injured. The confusion arose when a motorcycle with a customized sound repeatedly passed through the area, making loud noises that resembled gunfire. A local food vendor at the scene recounted that the bike rider had modified the sound of his motorcycle to mimic gunshots, which led to the gendarmes’ reaction. This incident has raised concerns about the safety of civilians amid heightened security measures in Bamenda. It also highlights the challenges faced by security forces in distinguishing between real threats and false alarms, especially in regions affected by conflict. The local community has…
Three Separatist Suspects Arrested in Babanki Amid Anglophone Crisis
In a recent military operation, the Cameroon military arrested three individuals suspected of being members of the Ambazonia separatist movement in Babanki, also known as Kedjom Ketinguh. The suspects, identified by their pseudonyms Biabia, Ebudu, and Half Hand Man, were taken into custody on October 29, 2024. The operation involved searching and seizing in the…
Cameroonian Forces Neutralize Dozen Separatist Fighters in Mbonge Subdivision
In a recent military operation in Mbonge Subdivision, the 6th Region Rapid Intervention Battalion (BIR) successfully neutralized a dozen separatist fighters. The operation took place in Bombanda village, where notorious separatist warlord Ndiba Lenya Clifford, also known as “General Lucifer,” and eight others were killed. The raid also led to the recovery of 13 war…