Cameroonian Opposition Leader Dies in Detention, Family Alleges Medical Neglect

Anicet Ekane, a leading opposition figure in Cameroon, has died in state custody. His family claims authorities denied him adequate medical care. Ekane was a prominent critic of President Paul Biya’s government. The exact circumstances of his death and the cause are currently unclear. In regional news, Nigeria has offered asylum to another opposition leader. He fled Guinea-Bissau after soldiers forced him from his party's headquarters following a recent coup. Separately, the Republic of Congo has cancelled a major reforestation project. The "BaCaSi" initiative aimed to restore forests on the Batéké Plateau. Officials did not state a reason for ending the program.