# Why is femicide surging in Cameroon?

https://mins.news/en/video/72676

- DW News, 2026-09-24 16:00 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slNMszy5_3s

> Cameroon is facing a worsening femicide crisis, with official figures recording at least 50 cases in the first four months of 2026. The government is reviewing a draft bill that would establish gender-based violence as a standalone criminal offense, while activists and legal experts warn about delays.

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