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news.sky.comNigerian Forces Free Over 360 Captives from Boko Haram Hideout
At least 360 people abducted in March from a community near the Cameroon border were released from a remote mountain site in Borno state. Officials and a local youth group offered differing accounts of how the release occurred.
france24.comBoko Haram Attack Kills at Least 23 Chadian Soldiers in Lake Chad Region
Suspected Boko Haram fighters attacked a Chadian military post on the island of Barka Tolorom, killing at least 23 soldiers and injuring 26, according to the country's armed forces. The army repelled the assailants, killing a significant number of them. The incident marks a conti…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPope Leo XIV Celebrates Mass in Cameroon, Criticizes Wealth Inequality
Pope Leo XIV drew over 100,000 attendees to an open-air Mass in Douala, Cameroon, where he addressed uneven wealth distribution and urged youth to reject corruption. The visit is part of his 11-day Africa tour, including stops in Algeria, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea. He also wa…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPope Leo XIV Leads Mass in Cameroon Amid Growing Catholic Presence in Africa
Pope Leo XIV conducted a large Mass in Douala, Cameroon, attended by over 100,000 people, where he addressed issues of corruption and wealth inequality. The event is part of his 11-day visit to Africa, highlighting the continent's rapid growth in Catholic followers. Sources repor…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPope Leo XIV Denounces Religious Manipulation During Cameroon Visit
Pope Leo XIV, on a visit to Cameroon, condemned those who exploit religion for military, economic, or political gain, describing the world as ravaged by a handful of tyrants. The speech occurred in Bamenda amid a separatist truce. The remarks follow tensions with U.S. President D…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPope Leo Addresses Cameroon Insurgency, Urges Investment in Peace Over Conflict During Visit
Pope Leo condemned leaders who spend billions on wars while neglecting resources for healing and education during his visit to Cameroon. His remarks came amid tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump and amid ongoing violence in Cameroon's Anglophone regions.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPope Leo XIV Calls for Peace, Condemns Tyranny in Cameroon
Pope Leo XIV visited Cameroon’s conflict-affected Anglophone regions, urging peace and condemning war profiteering and exploitation. His visit coincides with a temporary ceasefire by separatist fighters and ongoing tensions with U.S. leadership over war rhetoric.
catholicnewsagency.comPope Visits Cameroon's Bamenda Amid Ongoing Separatist Conflict
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Bamenda, Cameroon’s Anglophone conflict zone, to promote peace amid a decade-long separatist crisis. The pope presided over an interfaith peace meeting and celebrated Mass, while separatist fighters declared a temporary ceasefire during his visit.
thehindu.comU.S. Navy Maintains Blockade of Iranian Ports in Strait of Hormuz Amid Regional Conflict
A U.S. Navy blockade of Iranian ports remains in effect in the Strait of Hormuz, as ships linked to Iran employ deceptive methods to breach the blockade. Maritime intelligence experts have reported these spoofing tactics, while Pope Leo XVI criticizes global leadership during his…
upi.comPope Leo XIV Addresses Religion and Politics in Cameroon Speech
Pope Leo XIV delivered a speech in Cameroon on April 16, condemning leaders who exploit religion for military purposes. His remarks come amid ongoing tensions related to U.S. foreign policy and military actions in the Middle East.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPope Leo Scheduled to Discuss Peace with Cameroon's President Paul Biya
Pope Leo is expected to meet Paul Biya, the 93-year-old president of Cameroon who has ruled since 1982. The meeting will include discussions on peace. Biya leads the central African nation.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPope Leo XIV Visits Algeria and Cameroon
Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pontiff, began his Africa trip in Algeria with visits to the Great Mosque of Algiers and sites linked to Saint Augustine of Hippo. He departed for Cameroon after speaking on interfaith peace aboard the papal plane. The trip follows recent critici…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPope Leo XIV Begins Africa Tour with Visit to Cameroon, Where Separatists Pause Fighting
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Cameroon on Wednesday as part of a four-nation Africa tour. The visit highlights the separatist conflict in the country's two Anglophone regions, where thousands have been killed. Separatists announced a three-day pause in fighting to allow safe travel for…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPope Leo XIV Begins Four-Nation Visit to Africa Starting April 13
Pope Leo XIV will start a four-nation trip to Africa on April 13, marking his fourth foreign visit since becoming pontiff in 2025. The itinerary includes Algeria, Cameroon, and Angola, with themes of peace, migration, environment, young people, and family. The visit addresses the…
State Border Guard Service of Ukraine / Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0)BBC Confirms Leaked Message on Cameroon Military Contractors Killed in Russia-Ukraine War
BBC News has verified a leaked message indicating that Cameroonian military contractors were killed while fighting in the Russia-Ukraine war. The Cameroonian government typically does not comment on its citizens' involvement in the conflict. This report highlights the participati…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewCameroon's President Biya Set to Appoint Vice-President After 43 Years
Cameroon's President Paul Biya, aged 93 and the world's oldest leader, will appoint a vice-president for the first time since 1972 following a parliamentary vote. The constitutional change allows the vice-president to complete Biya's term if needed, amid opposition criticism of t…