In many instances, social media appears to be amplifying violence, creating a culture of impunity when perpetrators are not held accountable, and increasing insecurity and suspicion.
Cameroon
Politics and Society Where is the solidarity with the people of Sudan and Cameroon?
The world – and fellow Africans – are ignoring the suffering of the people of Sudan and Cameroon, as was the case with the genocide in Rwanda.
Lifestyle How the ongoing crisis in Cameroon is giving a voice to Anglophone music
There is no better place to gauge the change that is happening in Cameroon than the 2019 edition of the nation’s leading award for entertainment, the Canal 2’Or, says Kwoh B. Elonge.
Politics and Society Biya needs to devise a monumental shift if Cameroon is to turn the corner
Cameroon’s Anglophone crisis must be addressed by the president within the first hundred days.
Politics and Society The world’s major powers must not ignore Cameroon’s Anglophone crisis
It has been nearly three years since the Anglophone crisis began in Cameroon. The conflict has been vicious and it’s time for world leaders to act not just talk.
Africans rising Meet Cameroonian Francisca Awah Mbuli, founding director of Survivors’ Network
Francisca Awah Mbuli is a survivor of human trafficking. She founded the Survivors’ Network, an NGO that helps victims escape their trafficking situations, offers temporary housing, vocational training and other essential services for successful reintegration.
Politics and Society Biya must stop the killings in Cameroon and lead the search for peace
Cameroon is facing daunting challenges and the president and his team must mobilise the country to find solutions.
Politics and Society Cameroon is on the brink of civil war over colonially created barriers
The current turmoil in Cameroon is dire and stems from the Anglophone minority which makes up roughly 20% of the country’s population protesting their forced assimilation into the dominant Francophone society contrary to agreements that date back to the 1960s. The Francophone majority has been trying to quell the minority group’s public show of discontent.
Politics and Society Cartoon: UN condemns violence in Cameroon and commends calls for dialogue
The death toll has risen in Cameroon’s English-speaking region following clashes between security forces and protesters calling for independence. Rights group Amnesty International says at least 17 people were killed in clashes. People in the region have been pushing for independence from Cameroon after protesting of years of marginalization by the dominant French-speaking region. President Paul Biya on his Facebook page condemned the violence and called for dialogue. The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has also strongly condemned the violence and commended the calls for a discussion on the issues raised by protesters.