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In Cameroon
  • Promoting peace, stability and security in the Central African region

    Statement by David Clay, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on UNOCA

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • More than 17,000 helped to get home from across Africa

    UK government charter flights have now flown over 150,000 miles enabling over 8,400 stranded travellers to return home from across Africa.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UN Human Rights Council 43: Statement under Item 2 – General Debate

    International Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French delivers UK statement under Item 2 - General Debate

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Cameroon: Minister for Africa calls for restraint and dialogue following violence

    The UK's Minister for Africa has called for restraint and dialogue following violence in the North-West region of Cameroon.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Safeguarding children in armed conflict and integrating protection in the peace process

    Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the United Nations Security Council briefing on children in armed conflict and integrating child protection into peace processes.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Coordinating efforts to prevent conflicts across Africa

    Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen at the Security Council Debate on Peace and Security in Africa: The Centrality of Preventative Diplomacy, Conflict Prevention and Resolution

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Cameroon presents Commonwealth Point of Lights award

    Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has today recognised Fadimatou Noutchemo Simo, representing Cameroon, as the 107th Commonwealth Point of Light in honour of her exceptional voluntary service creating opportunities for young pe…

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK’s Permanent Under-Secretary to the Foreign Office visits Cameroon

    The Permanent Under-Secretary at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Head of the Diplomatic Service, Sir Simon McDonald has just completed an official visit to Cameroon.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UN Human Rights Council 42: UK General Debate statement under Item 2

    UK's International Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French asked the Council to address UK concerns on human rights violations in Cameron, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Philippines, Hong Kong and Bahrain.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Cameroon sends 15 scholars to study in the UK

    8 women and 7 men will be pursuing a fully-funded master’s degree course on subjects including human rights, public health, development, IT and wildlife in the UK.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Cameroon: Applications for the UK government’s prestigious Chevening Scholarships open 5 August 2019

    Interested students are invited to begin application process when the application cycle opens in August and make sure to submit it before deadline.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UN Human Rights Council 41: Statement under Item 2

    The UK welcomed the High Commissioner’s statement and highlighted concerns of human rights violations and abuses in several countries, including in Cameroon, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia and Nicaragua.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Yaounde: High Commissioner hosts reception for returning Chevening scholars

    British High Commissioner to Cameroon Rowan Laxton hosted a reception to welcome 2017 to 2018 cohort of Chevening scholars on 31 May 2019.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Inclusive political dialogue in Central Africa

    Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on the UN Regional Office on Central Africa.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Cameroon moves towards its national cyber risk assessment with the support of the Commonwealth

    A 3-day Cyber Risk Assessment workshop was organised to train IT experts in strategic state institutions in Cameroon to establish an inventory of critical cyber risks.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Human Rights Council 40: Cameroon

    The UK expressed its deep concern about the deteriorating human rights situation in North-West & South-West Cameroon, due to high levels of violence, and called on Cameroon to engage fully with OHCHR.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Cameroon: UK funds campaign to address menstrual hygiene challenges

    British High Commission Yaounde has commissioned a project with Girls Excel to provide innovative solutions to menstrual hygiene challenges in Cameroon.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Cameroonian youth peace advocate featured among 35 global leaders

    Achaleke Christian Leke is among the 35 Chevening alumni who are making significant impact in their communities.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Preventing further conflict in Cameroon and the Lake Chad Basin

    Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on UNOCA

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK aid for children caught up in Cameroon conflict

    The UK is to supply new emergency aid to help tackle a humanitarian crisis in Cameroon, as the Minister for Africa, Harriett Baldwin calls for full humanitarian access to save thousands of children’s lives.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government