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Cameroon — the Story Behind 2 Independence Days & a Civil War
Sunday, 1 January 2023
By: TB Obwoge
Cameroon has been embroiled in a civil war, prior to this there has always been 2 Independence days. One which is the 1 January 1960. Paul Biya the 40 year despot ruler of Cameroon isn’t blinking when it comes to separatists groups within and outside of the country.
Cameroon separatists groups want to break away from northern Cameroon. They want to create a country named ‘Ambazonia’. The French speaking Cameroon and the English speaking smaller portion.
Cameroon: Two Independence days, none celebrated
On January 1st 1960, The Republic of Cameroon gained independence from France.
This national flag had been adopted by Law 46 of October 29, 1957 and confirmed by the constitution of February 21, 1960, following independence on January 1st that same year.
Today therefore marks the 62nd independence anniversary of French Cameroon (La Republique du Cameroun).
On October 1st 1961, Southern Cameroons gained…
