Pope Leo XIV condemns 'few tyrants' amid Cameroon conflict

African outlets tie the Pope’s words closely to Cameroon’s anglophone conflict and recent protest deaths in Douala. They stress his call for peace and dialogue between the government and armed groups, and for restraint by security forces. They expect his visit to increase pressure on Cameroonian leaders to address grievances in the northwest and southwest regions.

• •African coverage links the Pope’s appeal for non-violence directly to fighting in Cameroon’s anglophone regions.
• •Reports note that Douala, where he led Mass, has recently seen people killed in post-election protests.
• •Commentators say his presence puts moral pressure on President Paul Biya’s government to seek talks with separatists.
• •Local church leaders in Cameroon are portrayed as using the visit to renew calls for a ceasefire and political dialogue.
• •African outlets expect the visit to strengthen civil society demands for accountability over protest deaths.