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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The ongoing conflict in Cameroon’s Anglophone regions has been marked by a series of tragic events, reflecting a deep-seated crisis that has escalated over the years. The recent news of two soldiers killed by separatists in the North-West region is a somber reminder of the human cost of this conflict. This incident adds to the…
