Killings of women in Cameroon spur protests and calls for action

Summary

An increase in killings of women in Cameroon has prompted protests and calls for stronger laws. Africanews reports that nearly 70 women were killed this year for reasons related to their gender, citing the Ministry of Women's Affairs, and says the killings have spurred demands for government action. ABC News reports that elementary school teacher Geraldine Achiah died after allegedly being beaten by her husband.

Timeline

1. ABC News

   15 Oct 2026, 05:38 UTCSource ↗

   ABC News reports that teacher Geraldine Achiah died in Cameroon after allegedly being beaten by her husband, amid an increase in killings of women that has spurred protests.

2. Africanews

   15 Oct 2026, 10:52 UTCSource ↗

   Africanews reports that nearly 70 women were killed in Cameroon this year for reasons related to their gender, according to the Ministry of Women's Affairs, and that the killings have prompted protests and calls for government action.