Categories: Live UpdatePolitics

Cameroon: Fear as separatists brave heavy security, hoist flag in Buea

A blue and white flag has been spotted in an uncompleted building near the Miacha bakery in Checkpoint-Buea, capital of the South West region of Cameroon.

The scene has left many dismayed and others scared. Those who put up the flag have not been identified. The blue and white flag, the Ambazonian flag, signifies the struggle for independence of the people of Southern Cameroons, which has for close to four years taken a bloody turn. Separatist fighters and soldiers are involved in daily gun battles.

The flag hoisted comes as a surprise to many, as Buea has been one of the most peaceful towns in the North West and South West regions. Ahead of October 1st also celebrated by separatists as their independence day, the security presence was beefed up to avoid any protests or celebrations. This has been the characteristic of the day over the past decades.

There are now fears that the recent incident may once more trigger a heavy handed response from the forces of law and order, leaving civilians at their mercy.

Even though relatively peaceful, random security raids and massive arrests remain the order of the day in the restive English-speaking regions.

Mimi Mefo Info

Mimi Mefo Info (MMI)

Recent Posts

Le système roaming bientôt possible entre le Cameroun et le Tchad.

La visite d’une délégation tchadienne à Yaoundé a marqué un tournant dans la coopération numérique…

2 hours ago

La Banque africaine de développement soutient le Cameroun avec un prêt de 136 millions d’euros

La Banque africaine de développement (BAD) a annoncé le 20 mai 2025 l'approbation d'un prêt…

2 hours ago

Les banques de la CEMAC confrontées à une crise de liquidité sans précédent

Le système bancaire de la zone CEMAC traverse une période de tension extrême. Lors de…

2 hours ago

Africa Loses Billions to Visa Rejections as Cameroonian Man Wins Legal Battle Against France

A Cameroonian man, Jean Mboulé, recently made headlines after winning a legal case against the…

3 hours ago

Police Raid Criminal Hideouts in Yaoundé Amid Crackdown on Crime

Police arrested over 20 suspects in the Obili neighbourhood of Yaounde, including a 55-year-old drug…

8 hours ago

Farmer Found Brutally Beaten Along Santa Road, Now Hospitalized

A man believed to be in his early 40s is currently in critical condition at…

10 hours ago