Author: R. Maxwell Bone
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Why are Cameroonian separatists attacking local chiefs?
The recent murder of three chiefs highlights traditional leaders’ role in the Anglophone crisis and suggests the conflict is far from over. On 13 February 2021, ... -
After the Kumba massacre: Schools in Cameroon’s Anglophone crisis
Until recently, activists in the diaspora and separatists had insisted that schools remain closed and used violence to ensure it. On 24 October, armed men attacked ... -
Cameroon’s curious plan to rebuild from the war, while it still rages on
The government and UNDP have announced a plan for the Anglophone regions. How have people reacted? This spring, Cameroon’s government announced a new plan for the ... -
Fighting continues in Anglophone Cameroon despite COVID-19 concerns
Government raids have displaced people, increasing risks of transmission. Separatist attacks have impeded humanitarian and public health efforts. Read all our COVID-19 coverage For every region ... -
Cameroon grants ‘special status’ its to restive regions. They don’t feel special
The government says a new bill removes Anglophone separatists’ reasons to fight, but what’s actually in it? In the last week of 2019, Cameroon’s parliament approved ... -
Why has violence increased since Cameroon’s National Dialogue?
The government’s Grand National Dialogue and apparent change of approach was supposed to resolve, not intensify, the Anglophone crisis. Over the past month, the government of ... -
Why Cameroon’s national dialogue will accomplish nothing
President Biya could have outlined a new plan to address the Anglophone crisis. Instead, he announced talks, beginning today, that are doomed to fail. On 10 ...
