Cameroon: Anicet Ekane ,Politician Who Risked it all for Opposition Voices

By Synthia Lateu

Prominent opposition figure Anicet Ekane was confirmed dead in detention on Monday morning, cutting short his vocal campaign for change in Cameroon. His death was confirmed by Barrister Simh, a lawyer closely involved in his legal affairs.

Ekane’s passing has saddened many, who have condemned the conditions of his detention. His party, The African Movement for New Independence and Democracy (MANIDEM), said he was arrested on October 24 without a summons and…