Humanitarian Assistance: Red Cross Hails Cameroon’s Collaboration

T he Prime Minister, Head of Government, Joseph Dion Ngute, yesterday October 28, 2026 granted an au­ dience to the Head of the Regional Delegation of the International Red Cross and Crescent Committee (ICRC) Yann Bonzon, during which the latter appreciated the collaboration he has thus far been receiving from govern­ ment as concerns humanitarian ser­ vices. Their actions are particularly in the Far North, South West and North West Regions, which are areas affected with security challenges. The humanitarian official was the­ refore appreciating the collaboration and efforts of government in ensuring that vulnerable people in these re­ gions are well protected. Yann Bonzon also presented a ba­ lance sheet of his activities for the past 12 months to the Prime Minister. “The objective was to after one year in the country, make a state of the situation of our operations, talking about the humanitarian situation in the Far North, South West and North West Regions where we are working. I was also confirming to the Prime Minister that the International Red Cross Committee will continue wor­ king, responding to as much as pos­ sible, humanitarian needs that are linked to the different situations, working together with Cameroonian authorities and ministries on certain projects that we have already started to implement on behalf of the po­ pulation,” the Regional Delegation Head explained. The Prime Minister and the ICRC re­ gional boss also discussed the dif­ ferent dynamics in those specific re­ gions, agreeing that dialogue is im­ portant. The two personalities equally talked about an initiative launched by the International Red Cross Com­ mittee on galvanising humanitarian law, agreeing that...