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Cameroonian journalist shot in Bamenda

Cameroonian journalist shot in Bamenda
France 24 Saturday 17 October 2026, 11:16 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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Cameroonian journalist Ambe Macmillan is recovering in hospital after being shot in the legs by gunmen in the north-western city of Bamenda. A young woman was also killed as the attackers opened fire on mourners attending a wake. The shooting has renewed concerns about the dangers facing journalists in Cameroon's English-speaking regions, after years of conflict between government forces and separatist groups.

Cameroonian journalist Ambe Macmillan is recovering in hospital after being shot in the legs by gunmen in the north-western city of Bamenda. A young woman was also killed as the attackers opened fire on mourners attending a wake. The shooting has renewed concerns about the dangers facing journalists in Cameroon's English-speaking regions, after years of conflict between government forces and separatist groups. Keywords for this article
Cameroonian (ORG) Bamenda (LOCATION) Ambe Macmillan (PERSON) Cameroon (LOCATION)
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