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General Transporter
Ayuk Ndifon Defcam, better known by his pseudonym "General Transporter" or "General Transporter of Meme", (died 31 January 2023) was an Ambazonian rebel leader. Mainly active in Meme department of Cameroon, he reportedly led one of the larger separatist militias in the region until his death in battle. Biography Since 2017, the Northwest Region and Southwest Region of Cameroon are the site of a civil war known as the "Anglophone Crisis" between the Cameroonian government and Ambazonian separatists. Ayuk Ndifon Defcam joined the rebels, rose to command a militia and adopted the pseudonym "General Transporter". Such self-proclaimed titles and pseudonyms are typical for Ambazonian rebel commanders, used to evoke respect and fear. General Transporter's factional allegiance was disputed. The ''International Crisis Group'' described him as commander in the Ambazonia Defence Forces (ADF), the news site ''Cameroon Intelligence Report'' described him as a Southern Cameroons Restorat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meme (department)
Meme Division is a division in the Southwest Region of Cameroon. The department covers an area of 3,105 km and as of 2005 had a total population of 326,734. The chief town of the division is Kumba. Subdivisions The department is divided administratively into 3 districts A district is a type of administrative division that in some countries is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or counties, several municipalities, subdivisions ... and in turn into sub-districts and villages. Central Kumba is further divided into 3 sub-districts; Kumba I, Kumba II and Kumba III. Communes References Departments of Cameroon Southwest Region (Cameroon) {{Cameroon-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Interim Government Of Ambazonia
The Interim Government of Ambazonia, also known by the Sako cabinet as the Government of Southern Cameroons is an Ambazonian independence movement, and claims to be the provisional government in exile of the internationally unrecognized state. Formed in the early days of the Anglophone Crisis, the movement has since splintered into four factions that claim to be the legitimate Interim Government. Background History Ayuk Tabe cabinet (2017–18) The Interim Government of Ambazonia was formed from the Southern Cameroons Ambazonia Consortium United Front (SCACUF), a nonviolent independence movement. Its members includes former leaders of the Southern Cameroons National Council (SCNC), an independence movement that was prominent in the 1990s. It was SCACUF, led by Chairperson Sisiku Julius Ayuk Tabe, that declared the independence of Ambazonia on October 1, 2017. The Interim Government was officially formed on October 31, 2017, with Tabe assuming the role as President of A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
African Warlords
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2023 Deaths
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Capo Daniel
Ngong Emmanuel, better known by his pseudonym Capo Daniel, is an Ambazonian separatist and political activist who served as member of the Ambazonia Governing Council (AGovC) and deputy commander of the Ambazonia Defence Forces (ADF) until 2023. Following his resignation from the AGovC and ADF, fighters loyal to him formed the Ambazonia Dark Forces. In 2024, he called for an end to the armed struggle. Daniel has generally operated from exile in Hong Kong. Biography Cameroon's Anglophone regions have long been the Origins of the Anglophone Crisis, subject to a separatist movement calling for the establishment of a state termed "Ambazonia". In the 2016–17 Cameroonian protests, calls for separatism reached a new height, fuelled by militant online activists. Ngong Emmanuel adopted the pseudonym "Capo Daniel" and became one of these early militant online activists, with notable others being Mark Bareta Barra, and Tapang Ivo. In September 2017, tensions escalated into a civil war known ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flag Of Ambazonia
The national flag of the unrecognized Ambazonia is used by Ambazonian separatists. Originally designed and adopted by the Southern Cameroons National Council in 1999, it has since been universally embraced by Ambazonian separatist movements. Symbolism According to the Ambazonia Governing Council, the components of the flag symbolize the following: *Blue: Democracy, the plurality of the people and the rule of law, potential for growth and development, and for faith in God. *White: Purity, transparency, accountability in life and governance, and intolerance of mediocrities and corruption. *Dove: Principles of God and peace and tranquility. *Green leaves carried by the dove: Assurance of good news even in stormy circumstances, truth and justice, a promise of peace, prosperity, productivity and success. *13 stars: The 13 counties of Ambazonia.Ayim, Martin Ayong. Former British Southern Cameroons Journey Towards Complete Decolonization, Independence, and Sovereignty.: A Comprehens ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gulf Of Guinea
The Gulf of Guinea (French language, French: ''Golfe de Guinée''; Spanish language, Spanish: ''Golfo de Guinea''; Portuguese language, Portuguese: ''Golfo da Guiné'') is the northeasternmost part of the tropical Atlantic Ocean from Cape Lopez in Gabon, north and west to Cape Palmas in Liberia. Null Island, defined as the intersection of the Equator and Prime Meridian (zero degrees latitude and longitude), is in the gulf. Among the many rivers that drain into the Gulf of Guinea are the Niger River, Niger and the Volta River, Volta. The coastline on the gulf includes the Bight of Benin and the Bight of Bonny. Name "Guinea" is thought to have originated from a local name for an area in the region, although the specifics are disputed. Bovill (1995) gives a thorough description: The name "Guinea (region), Guinea" was also previously applied to the south coast of West Africa (north of the Gulf of Guinea), which became known as "Upper Guinea", and to the west coast of Southern Afri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
School Shooting
A school shooting is an Gun violence, armed attack at an educational institution, such as a primary school, secondary school, high school or university, involving the use of a firearm. Many school shootings are also categorized as mass shootings due to multiple casualties. The phenomenon is most widespread in the United States, which has the highest number of school-related shootings, although school shootings take place elsewhere in the world. Especially in the United States, school shootings have sparked a political debate over gun violence, Zero tolerance (schools), zero tolerance policies, right to bear arms, gun rights and gun control. According to studies, factors behind school shooting include easy access to firearms, family dysfunction, lack of family supervision, and mental illness among many other psychological issues. Among the topmost motives of attackers were: bullying/persecution/threatened (75%) and revenge (61%), while 54% reported having numerous reasons. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kumba School Massacre
The Kumba school massacre took place at Mother Francisca International Bilingual Academy during the Anglophone Crisis, in Kumba, Cameroon, in October 2020.Kumba killings: Six Mother Francisca International Academy students die inside school attack for south west Cameroon BBC, Oct 24, 2020. Accessed Oct 24, 2020. (Pidgin) Massacre Around noon on 24 October 2020, men in civilian clothing arrived on motorcycles and stormed the school. With machetes and guns, they killed seven children and injured another 13. Some children were also injured when they jumped from windows to escape. According to an official, the dead children were all between 12 and 14 years o ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kumba
Kumba is a city in the Southwest Region of Cameroon and the administrative capital of Meme Division. It is one of the largest and most economically significant cities in the Anglophone regions of Cameroon. Known for its vibrant commercial activity, Kumba plays a crucial role as a trade and transportation hub for the Southwest Region, particularly in the agricultural sector. Etymology The name 'Kumba' originates from the Bafaw word 'Bakumbè', meaning an umbrella tree History Kumba has a rich historical and cultural background, originally inhabited by the Bafaw and Bakundu peoples. Over time, it developed into a significant commercial center due to its strategic location connecting various parts of Cameroon. Its colonial history, particularly under German and later British rule, has shaped its present identity as part of the English-speaking regions of Cameroon. Kumba has long been an important center for trade and agriculture. Its growth as a commercial town began during ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mamfe
Mamfe or Mamfé is a city in and the capital of Manyu, a division of the Southwest Region in Cameroon. It is from the border of Nigeria, on the Manyu River. It has a population of 42,500 (2024 estimates) It is known as a centre for traditional religion (e.g., Obasinjom and Ekpe Society) and traditional medicine. Mamfe used to be known for bad infrastructure within the city limits, especially the roads, but in recent times the roads have been tarred and are currently in good condition. The roads leading in and out of the city have also been tarred e.g., Mamfe - Bamenda, Mamfe - Kumba, Mamfe - Ekok. The Peace Corps has maintained a presence in the Mamfe area since they entered the country in 1962. Since 2017, Mamfe has been a frequent battleground in the Anglophone Crisis. The city saw heavy fighting in December 2017, when the Cameroonian Army battled the Ambazonia Defence Forces for control over Mamfe and the surroundings. In May 2020, separatist fighters assassinated th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Southern Cameroons Defence Forces
The Southern Cameroons Defence Forces (commonly referred to as SOCADEF) is the armed wing of the African People's Liberation Movement, an Ambazonian separatist movement. It is led by Ebenezer Akwanga, who is based in the United States, Together with the Ambazonia Defence Forces, it was one of the most prominent militias fighting in the early Anglophone Crisis. It is mainly active in Meme and Fako. History By 2019, SOCADEF claimed that it had 3,500 troops, though the ''International Crisis Group'' argued that the militia had at most 500 active armed members. The militia made some headlines in March 2020 when it declared a two-week ceasefire to give people time to get tested for coronavirus. After suffering major losses in inter-rebel clashes with the Fako Mountain Lions in June 2021, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
