Cameroon: North-West and South-West Situation Report No.74 - February 2025

This report is produced by OCHA Cameroon in collaboration with humanitarian partners. It covers the period from 1 to 28 February 2025.

HIGHLIGHTS

• At least 243 children with severe acute malnutrition received treatment.

• More than 290 protection incidents reported in the North-West and South-West regions (NWSW).

• Over 39 000 persons received emergency food, agriculture, and livelihood support.

• About 96 persons with disabilities benefited from shelter/NFI interventions.

• Low funding level is negatively affecting the humanitarian response of all the clusters

  SITUATION OVERVIEW / HUMANITARIAN ACCESS
  The humanitarian situation in the North-West and South-West regions (NWSW) remains impacted by ongoing armed violence and insecurity. The use of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in public spaces and along major transportation routes, kidnappings and killings continue to impact civilian populations.

  In February, non-State armed groups (NSAGs) imposed a two-day lockdown on 10 and 11 February in NWSW in relation to the National Youth Day on 11 February. Nevertheless, youth day celebrations took place in some localities of the two regions under tight security, with some incidents reported. Ahead of the 22 February Mount Cameroon Race of Hope in the SW region, a NSAG issued a social media call for a two-day lockdown in Fako division from 21 to 22 February and online threats. In the morning of the event, NSAG fired multiple gunshots and set a private vehicle ablaze at the Mile 16 neighbourhood, several kilometres from the race trajectory.

  Since 13 February, NSAGs imposed a movement ban in and out of Kuruwan village in Momo division (NW).

  Some IEDs planted by NSAGs on NWSW roads detonated and caused injuries, while others were neutralized by State security forces. At least 13 IED-related incidents were reported in both regions during the month.

  Following the displacement of civilians from the locality of Bissoro, (Ndian division, SW), due to a security incident on 22 January 2025, partners conducted a multi-sectoral needs assessment in Kumba and nearby villages of Kake 1 and Cassava Farms from 13 to19 February to determine urgent needs.

  Meanwhile, many humanitarian activities were suspended and/or remain limited due to the ongoing funding freeze by a major donor as well as overall underfunding.