Cameroon Conflict and History

Cameroon, once a German colony, was divided between Britain and France post-WWI. The decolonization wave led to French Cameroon's independence in 1960, while British Cameroons had to choose between joining Nigeria or the Republic of Cameroon. The union formed a federal state, but Southern Cameroons felt marginalized, leading to demands for autonomy. The Anglophone crisis escalated into conflict, with separatists and the government clashing. Despite attempts at dialogue, including Swiss mediation and negotiations with imprisoned leaders, the conflict persists.

Which countries partitioned Cameroon after World War I?

• Belgium and the Netherlands

• Spain and Portugal

• Britain and France

• Germany and Italy

When did French Cameroon gain independence?

• 1st January 1960

• 1st January 1962

• 1st January 1959

• 1st January 1961

What was the nature of the union between British Southern Cameroon and the Republic of Cameroon?

• A single state

• An independent alliance

• A federal constitution of two states

• A confederation

What was the outcome of the 1972 referendum in Cameroon?

• Southern Cameroons gained independence

• Northern Cameroons joined Nigeria

• A new federal state was formed

• A unitary state replaced the federal state

What was the main reason for the dissatisfaction of Southern Cameroonians?

• Economic issues

• Lack of resources

• Unfair treatment by the French-speaking government

• Cultural differences

What did the pro-independence groups claim about the U.N. resolution 168?

• It was a success

• It was ignored by the UK

• It was fully implemented

• It was irrelevant

Which country supports the Cameroonian government in the conflict?

• France

• Nigeria

• United States

• Germany

What was the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the conflict?

• All groups declared a ceasefire

• The conflict intensified

• One armed group declared a ceasefire

• The conflict ended

Who were the talks between in July 2020?

• Cameroonian government and the United Nations

• Cameroonian government and Nigeria

• Cameroonian government and imprisoned leaders

• Cameroonian government and France

What was the result of the talks held in 2019 mediated by Switzerland?

• They were postponed

• They led to a ceasefire

• They failed

• They were successful