Solange Ndonga Tibesa, a Cameroonian refugee, recounts her harrowing abduction by secessionists in 2019 while fleeing conflict in her homeland, where civil unrest has led to thousands being displaced. As Cameroon approaches elections with President Paul Biya seeking an eighth term, many refugees like Tibesa, who have found refuge in Nigeria, struggle with the trauma of their past and the challenges of integration, while humanitarian needs soar amid funding cuts. The ongoing conflict, rooted in historical grievances, continues to devastate lives, leaving many without basic support.
