Cameroon Government Vows Action After Surge in Violence Against Children

Cameroon government vows action following tragic wave of violence against Children

© Banque mondiale The Ministry of Social Affairs has issued a stern condemnation of a recent surge in infanticide and extreme violence against minors, following the brutal rape and murder of 11-year-old Divine Mbarga in Yaounde. In a press release made public on March 30, 2026, Minister Pauline Irène Nguene expressed "profound distress" over these heinous acts, signaling a nationwide push to reinforce child protection laws and community vigilance to prevent further tragedies. ​The Government ...

By Louisa KINYUY