Cameroonian journalist Ambe Macmillan shot in Bamenda
Gunmen shot Cameroonian journalist Ambe Macmillan in the legs in the north-western city of Bamenda and killed a young woman. The attack has renewed concern about the safety of journalists in the country's English-speaking regions.
Cameroonian journalist Ambe Macmillan is recovering in hospital after gunmen shot him in the legs in Bamenda, a city in the north-west of Cameroon, a country in Central Africa, according to France 24. A young woman was also killed in the attack. The incident has renewed concern about the dangers facing journalists in the country's English-speaking regions.
What happened
The attackers opened fire on mourners who had gathered for a wake, a gathering held to honour a deceased person, in Bamenda. The journalist was wounded in the legs. A young woman who was present was killed. The source gives no details about who the attackers were, their motive or whether anyone else was hurt.
Wider context
The shooting comes after years of conflict between government forces and separatist groups in Cameroon's English-speaking regions. Against that background, the attack has revived worries about the risks reporters face when working in those areas.
