Latest news in Cameroon? September 25th, 2026

Key news developments in Cameroon around late September 2026 include:

• Security in the Far North: Humanitarian and security concerns remain high in the Far North region following a pre-dawn militant assault in the village of Madegoua near Makary. The attack left at least 15 villagers dead and sparked the displacement of hundreds of residents toward Kousseri and surrounding areas, with regional defense forces attributing the raid to suspected Lake Chad basin insurgent factions.

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• Energy and Hydrocarbons Exploration: State hydrocarbons corporation SNH and Perenco presented updated exploration and development data covering offshore assets in the Rio del Rey basin, highlighting fresh oil and gas evaluation projects.

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• Diaspora and Economic Consultations: In Yaoundé, the Ministry of External Relations (MINREX), alongside the International Organization for Migration (IOM), held high-level stakeholder sessions focused on creating formal frameworks to channel overseas diaspora capital and technical expertise into domestic development initiatives.

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• Legal and Governance Affairs: Court proceedings related to the high-profile Martinez Zogo murder trial saw defense counsel for former intelligence chief Léopold Maxime Eko Eko issue new formal challenges regarding the prosecution’s evidence chain and intelligence command protocols.

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• Labor and Higher Education: Academic activities across public universities have faced disruptions following indefinite strike action declared by the National Union of Teachers of Higher Education (BEN-SYNES) over delayed allowances and working conditions.

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