Summary
Anglophone separatists in Cameroon plan to pause fighting during Pope Leo XIV's upcoming visit to the region. The Pope's visit, which emphasizes peace, includes stops in Cameroon, Algeria, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea. Cameroon has faced nearly a decade of conflict, with at least 6,000 people dead.
Key Facts
- Separatist groups in Cameroon will pause fighting during Pope Leo XIV's visit.
- The visit starts Wednesday and is part of the Pope's 11-day tour in Africa.
- The conflict in Cameroon's English-speaking regions has lasted nearly ten years.
- At least 6,000 people have died because of the conflict.
- Pope Leo XIV will visit Cameroon, Algeria, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea.
- The Pope aims to promote peace during his visit.
- Cameroon’s government has not yet commented on the separatists' decision.
- Cameroon has organized security measures for the Pope’s visit.
