Is Cameroon doing enough on femicide?
About this episode
The episode discusses the recent surge in femicide in Cameroon and the calls for stronger protections for women, alongside challenges faced by African and African-American talent in the film industry.
The recent killing of eight women across Cameroon in a single week has sparked outrage and renewed calls for specific legislation to tackle gender-based violence. The country has been grappling with femicide in recent years, with human rights organisations accusing the government of not doing enough to protect women. We explore what's behind the violence and why activists are pushing for stronger protections for women. And a conversation about the challenges facing African and African-American talent in the global film industry, from stereotypes and typecasting to pay disparities and limited opportunities for career growth. Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Keikantse Shumba and Ayuba Iliya Technical Producer: Davis Mwasaru Senior Producer: Blessing Aderogba Editors: Daniel Dadzie and Maryam Abdalla
More episodes of Focus on Africa
- Kenya gives foreign traders 90-day ultimatum
- Why maps make Africa smaller
- JZyNO on taking Liberia’s sound global
- Is Africa ready for a stronger El Niño?
- US pushes for Sudan arms embargo
- Guinea-Bissau votes to reshape presidency
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Focus on Africa podcast page.