Cameroon-United States: Security Issues Examined

House Speaker, Hon. Cavaye Yeguié Djibril and United States Ambassador, Peter Henry Barlerin, on February 2, 2018 held talks pertaining to the security issues in the Far North. 

Within the framework of protecting citizens and enhancing security in the Far North region of Cameroon, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Cavaye Yeguié Djibril and the United States Ambassador to Cameroon, Peter Henry Barlerin in an audience had elaborated discussions on February 2, 2018.

Given that both countries consider the security of nationals a paramount obligation by the government, cooperation ties within that domain therefore came under review notably on possible areas of improvement should they be.

Speaking to the press after the audience, the US diplomat said terrorism in the Far North of the country needs to be controlled due to the far reaching and untold consequences inflicted on individuals.

“The President of the National Assembly is from the Extreme North so we talked about the security cooperation and the partnership the United States has with Cameroon in fighting the insurgencies of Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West Africa. And w...