AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBamenda Violence: Journalist Ambe Macmillan is recovering after being shot on October 14; a young girl was killed in the attack, renewing concern over civilian safety in the conflict-hit Northwest. Conflict and Care: Years of unrest in the anglophone regions have displaced hundreds of thousands and left hospitals short of basic supplies, as advocates urge Yaoundé to pursue dialogue. Women’s Safety: Nearly 70 women have been killed in gender-related violence this year, according to the government. Protests are demanding stronger protections, and officials plan to bring a proposed femicide law to parliament in November. Food Safety: A study detected heavy metals in chicken and eggs sampled from farms in three regions. Poultry producers question the study’s limited scope, but the findings have raised consumer health concerns. Malaria Research: A study involving University of Douala researcher Sandrine Nsango found that people with sickle-cell trait were infected mainly by a distinct variety of malaria parasite, offering clues to how the trait may protect against severe disease.
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