In his pastoral letter released ahead of Cameroon’s October 2025 presidential election, Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Douala has issued an appeal for peace amid two severe crises afflicting the nation: the Anglophone conflict and the violent insurgency in the Far North.
Archbishop Samuel KledaSince the Anglophone crisis erupted in 2017, Cameroon’s English-speaking regions have been engulfed in conflict, while the Far North continues to suffer brutal attacks from Boko Haram terrorists. The Archbishop describes the immense human suffering caused by these crises with families torn apart, lives lost, schools closed, and infrastructure destroyed.
He urges the government to take all necessary steps to restore peace in the affected regions and calls on all Cameroonians to unite in solidarity with those who continue to endure hardship.
Reflecting on a national dialogue held in 2019, Archbishop Kleda notes the lack of satisfactory outcomes due to the authorities’ refusal to fully listen to civil society proposals. He warns that these ongoing conflicts drain resources meant for development and deepen poverty, benefiting only those who oppose peace and profit from insecurity.
The Archbishop calls for a nationwide mobilisation to bring lasting reconciliation and support for victims, reminding citizens of their shared responsibility to build a future based on justice and fraternity.
This urgent plea is part of Archbishop Kleda’s comprehensive reflection on Cameroon’s social climate before the October 2025 election, highlighting how unresolved conflicts undermine national unity and development.
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