Cameroon Separatists Declare Ceasefire for Papal Visit to Conflict Zone

Anglophone separatist groups in Cameroon have announced a temporary cessation of hostilities ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to the North-West region, a major flashpoint in the country’s prolonged conflict. The three-day ceasefire, intended to ensure safe passage for civilians during the papal visit, was confirmed by leaders of the Unity Alliance—a coalition of armed separatist factions. The move comes as the pontiff prepares to arrive in Bamenda, the epicenter of a violent struggle between Englis