Cameroon is ranked among the six countries where acts of torture persist according to a UN report published on November 24, 2024 in Geneva. Summary executions, arbitrary arrests, and illegal detentions are among the human rights violations denounced by the Committee against Torture. Although a signatory to the Convention against Torture, Cameroon is criticized for…
Man Kidnaps Nephew, Demands FCFA 3 Million Ransom in Bafoussam In a disturbing turn of events, a man in Bafoussam III was arrested after orchestrating the kidnapping of his seven-year-old nephew. The incident occurred on November 24th, when the man, along with armed accomplices, abducted the child and demanded a ransom of FCFA 3 million…
Cameroon has recently uncovered significant levels of fraud, corruption, and mismanagement within its public administration, leading to financial losses estimated at 59 billion CFA. The Ministry of Finance, led by Louis-Paul Motazé, revealed these shocking irregularities during a comprehensive cleanup operation targeting public finances. Some of the most glaring issues include: Fraudulent Birth Certificates: Investigators…
Dr. Fridolin Nke, a well-known Cameroonian philosopher and political commentator, was reportedly beaten by police officers at the Ekounou Police Station. In a post on his Facebook page, Dr. Fridolin Nke claimed to have been severely beaten by police officers. According to the academic, the incident took place at Ekounou Police Station. “I am being…
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif. The warrants are for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity, marking a significant and unprecedented move in international justice. The ICC’s decision is based on alleged crimes connected…
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…
In the Far North region of Cameroon, recent Boko Haram attacks have resulted in the tragic loss of at least 10 lives. The militant group has intensified its assaults on villages, causing widespread fear and displacement among the local population. These attacks have not only claimed lives but also led to the destruction of homes…
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…
Yaoundé: Taxi Driver Arrested for Faking His Death Amid Rising Insecurity Concerns – A Yaoundé taxi driver, Noumbiap Nzeale Edwin, was arrested after faking his death. This incident has raised public concerns in a city where growing insecurity has led to anxiety around the safety of taxi drivers. Noumbiap went missing for several days, leading…
In the high-profile case of journalist Martinez Zogo’s assassination, the court has refused the request for a reconstruction of the facts by Jean Pierre Amougou Belinga, one of the key suspects. This decision was made by the military tribunal handling the case, which involved 17 defendants, including 12 agents from Cameroon’s powerful intelligence service, the…
