The article discusses the efforts of activists Marthe Wandou, Esther Omam, and Sally Mboumien in promoting peace, education, and women's rights in Cameroon. They are affiliated with the 1st National Women's Convention for Peace in Cameroon, which has been awarded the 2023 German Africa Prize. The organization, representing 77 groups, advocates for an end to the ongoing crisis in Cameroon, which has resulted in thousands of deaths and displacements. Wandou focuses on fighting gender prejudices and encouraging education for girls, while Omam provides medical care through her NGO, Reach Out Cameroon. Mboumien works on reproductive health rights and supports survivors of sexual violence with her team at Common Action for Gender Development. The article also touches on the broader issues of child marriage, attacks by Boko Haram, and the lack of women in leadership roles in Cameroon.

The article discusses the efforts of activists Marthe Wandou, Esther Omam, and Sally Mboumien in promoting peace, education, and women's rights in Cameroon. They are affiliated with the 1st National Women's Convention for Peace in Cameroon, which has been awarded the 2023 German Africa Prize. The organization, representing 77 groups, advocates for an end to the conflict in Cameroon, which has resulted in thousands of deaths and displacements. Wandou focuses on fighting gender prejudices and encouraging education for girls, while Omam provides medical care through her NGO, Reach Out Cameroon. Mboumien's organization, Common Action for Gender Development, offers reproductive health counseling and supports sexual violence survivors. The article also touches on the broader issues of child marriage, attacks by Boko Haram, and the need for women in leadership roles to achieve peace.

Cameroon's President Paul Biya has secured a seventh term in office, winning 71.3% of the vote in an election overshadowed by violence and low turnout. The announcement of his victory was made under tight security, with riot police and security forces deployed in major cities. Opposition leaders were prevented from protesting the election results, which they claim were rigged. The election saw particularly low participation in the north and southwest regions due to violence between security forces and armed separatists. Biya's long rule has been criticized for human rights abuses, especially towards the Anglophone minority. Amnesty International reported significant security incidents and civilian deaths this year due to the conflict between separatists and government forces.

Cameroon's President Paul Biya has secured a seventh term in office, winning 71.3 percent of the vote in an election that was overshadowed by violence and a low voter turnout. The election results were announced under heavy security in major cities, including the capital, Yaounde. Opposition leaders, who had planned protests to call for the annulment of the polls, were prevented from leaving their homes by security forces. The election has been criticized by opposition candidates and rights groups, with allegations of vote-rigging and human rights abuses, particularly in the English-speaking regions of the country. These regions have seen escalating violence between security forces and armed separatists, with Amnesty International reporting 400 civilian deaths since January due to the conflict.