Cameroon

Cameroon Soldiers Kill 14 People: Defense Ministry

The Cameroonian armed forces killed 14 people it called "terrorists," in the country's volatile northwest, the defense ministry said.

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At Least 16 Cameroonians Reported Dead Fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Russia has confirmed the deaths of 16 Cameroonian nationals fighting with its army in the invasion of Ukraine, Cameroon's government said.

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Nigeria Says Killed Over 35 Jihadists Near Cameroon Border

Nigeria's air force said it had killed more than 35 jihadists in raids on militant fighters that had gathered near the Cameroon border following an attempted attack on ground troops.

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Boko Haram Fighters Kill 20 Cameroonian Troops: Sources

Boko Haram fighters disguised as herders killed at least 20 Cameroonian troops in a Tuesday morning raid on the Nigerian border town of Wulgo, local security sources and residents told AFP.

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Cameroon Army Equips Special Forces With Turkish MPT-76 Assault Rifles

The Cameroon Army has enhanced the lethality of its special forces with the adoption of Turkish-made MPT-76 assault rifles.

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Scores of Boko Haram Fighters Surrender: African Force

Scores of Boko Haram jihadists and their relatives have surrendered since July to an African multinational force in Niger and Cameroon, the force said.

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Regional Force Says 70 Jihadists Killed in Lake Chad

At least 70 militants were killed in land, air, and naval operations around Lake Chad, where a multi-national security force is fighting jihadist groups.

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Separatists Kill Around 20 in Cameroon Attack: Officials

Separatist rebels killed around 20 people in an attack on a village in one of Cameroon's restive anglophone regions.

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Separatists Kill 10 Civilians in Cameroon: Ministry

Separatist rebels have killed about 10 civilians and wounded two more in one of Cameroon's restive anglophone regions, the defense ministry said.

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Separatists Kidnap 30 Women in Cameroon: Officials

Separatists in Cameroon's restive anglophone region have kidnapped around 30 women who were protesting against violence.

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