On 28 and 29 September 2026, Cameroonian ministers Joseph Beti Assomo and Paul Atanga Nji led a joint mission in the town of Waza in the country's far north to evaluate the situation of populations affected by recent Boko Haram attacks.
The two‑day assignment was described as a coordinated effort to assess the humanitarian and security impact of the insurgent group's incursions, which have displaced families and disrupted livelihoods in the region.
Boko Haram, an extremist organization that originated in Nigeria, has for years carried out cross‑border raids into Cameroon’s northern provinces, prompting periodic evacuations and emergency responses from the Cameroonian government and international partners.
The Waza mission forms part of a broader governmental strategy to monitor the fallout from the attacks, gather data on needs for food, shelter and medical assistance, and to inform subsequent relief operations.
Findings from the assessment are expected to be compiled into a report that will guide the allocation of resources and the planning of further assistance for the affected communities.
<small>Source: Actu Cameroun — read the original story there.</small>
