Cameroon: North-West and South-West Situation Report No.83, November 2025

This report is produced by OCHA Cameroon in collaboration with humanitarian partners. It covers the period from 01-30 November 2025

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Over 1,700 persons displaced from their homes in November alone.
  • At least 10 attacks on education reported in the North-West and South-West (NWSW) regions.
  • More than 200 children suffering from severe acute malnutrition (SAM) received lifesaving treatment.
  • Despite reduced funding forcing a scaling down of health response activities, partners provided more than 30,000 outpatient consultations in hard-to-reach areas through 34 mobile clinics.

SITUATION OVERVIEW / HUMANITARIAN ACCESS

Throughout November, the security and humanitarian situation in the North-West and South-West (NWSW) regions remained highly volatile, characterised by persistent violence, and population displacement. Non-state armed groups (NSAGs) continued to enforce movement restrictions, including ghost town observance and informal checkpoints, while state security forces (SSFs) intensified search operations and arrests, particularly around election-related events. These dynamics compounded protection risks for civilians and disrupted humanitarian access across multiple divisions.

Humanitarian needs escalated following new displacement incidents triggered by armed clashes, intimidation, and fear of reprisals. In Momo division, the number of people displaced from Diche II to Diche I village (Momo division) following attacks in late October rose to over 600 people, while additional households fled Olorunti village to the same area. Between 26 and 29 November, violent confrontations and alleged mass arrests in Kumbo and Bafut subdivisions forced approximately 1,426 individuals to seek refuge in nearby villages. Similarly, in Manyu division, more than 220 people fled Akwaya subdivision amid threats of NSAG attacks. At least 1,700 people were forced to flee their homes in November alone.

Protection concerns remained acute, with NSAGs and other armed actors increasingly targeting community influencers, including teachers, religious leaders, and traditional authorities. Kidnappings for ransom were widespread, particularly in Bui and Ngo-Ketunjia divisions, where educators and clergy were kidnapped under accusations of collaboration with SSF. Attacks on places of worship, such as the killing of worshippers in Sagba mosque and the abduction of priests in Ndop deanery, further heightened tensions. Reports of sexual violence against minors and women, alongside farmer-herder clashes, underscore the need for strengthened protection and gender-based violence response mechanisms.

Access constraints persisted due to insecurity and administrative impediments. NSAG-imposed movement restrictions, “Liberation Tax” levies, and sporadic armed confrontations disrupted traffic along key routes, including Bambui - Belo and Kumba - Konye. Three incidents against humanitarian personnel and assets were recorded (two in the NW and one in the SW).