Crisis in English Speaking Regions of Cameroon not insurmountable – South Africa Peace Negotiator Roelf Meyer – Says Cameroon government needs to prioritize genuine and inclusive dialogue – Urges international community to redouble efforts for peace and lasting solutions to the crisis

By Ajong Mbapndah L* When it comes to issues of peace and conflict resolution in Africa, Roelf Meyer is a reverred figure in his own right. As lead negotiator with current South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in the late 80s and early 90s, a new dawn was ushered in for South Africa following successful talks that led to the end of the nefarious apartheid system. The ongoing crisis in the English-speaking regions of Cameroon is largely surmountable but the government needs to prioritize genuine and inclusive dialogue as a matter of urgency, says Roelf Meyer. Interviewed after a recent visit…