Southern Cameroon: The World's Most Neglected Crisis

In a world filled with breaking news and constant global updates, some stories tragically slip through the cracks. According to the Norwegian Refugee Council's (NRC) 2025 report, the ongoing conflict in Southern Cameroon, often referred to as the Anglophone Crisis, has been identified as one of the most neglected displacement crises in the world. This isnβt just a statisticβitβs a stark reminder of the devastating human suffering that continues without the attention, resources, or action it so desperately needs. For the first time in seven years, Cameroon has taken the top spot on the NRCβs list of forgotten crises. This designation highlights not only the severity of the conflict but also the glaring lack of international awareness and response. While wars and crises in other parts of the world dominate media headlines and humanitarian efforts, the plight of Southern Cameroon has largely been left in silence. Why Is This Crisis Happening? At the heart of the Anglophone Crisis is...