Cameroon separatists announce truce for Pope's peace visit to Bamenda

Anglophone separatists in Cameroon have announced a temporary ceasefire ahead of Pope Leo XIV's visit to Bamenda, a key city in the conflict-ridden North-West region. The measure, described as a 'safe travel passage' initiative, will last for three days starting Wednesday, coinciding with the Pope's arrival in the city known as a hotspot of separatist activity. Several armed groups, unified under the Unity Alliance federation, stated their action was driven by the 'profound spiritual importance'