Directory Entry
Ambazonia Defence Forces (ADF)
Record grades describe the original compilation. Each channel has separate verification fields; missing evidence is shown explicitly. The compilation date is not a channel verification date.
| Country / Area | Cameroon (Anglophone regions) / diaspora |
|---|---|
| Channel Type | Armed wing of the Ambazonia Governing Council |
| Record grade | C Spokesperson only, no channel |
| Legal Status | Leader detained in Norway |
| Languages | ENFR |
| Leader | Lucas Cho Ayaba (AGovC) ENArrested in Norway in Sep 2024 on suspected war crimes Channel verification: Not independently reviewed
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| Ex-spokesman | "Capo Daniel" ENAnnounced an end to hostilities; supporters questioned his authority Channel verification: Not independently reviewed
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| Ceasefire | For Pope Leo XIV's Bamenda visit (Apr 2026) EN/FRDeclared by separatists, per Journal du Cameroun Channel verification: Not independently reviewed
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| Notes | Belgian prosecutors arrested four alleged ADF leaders in Mar 2026. No state recognises "Ambazonia", and much of its leadership is abroad. |
Sources
- https://fr.journalducameroun.com/des-separatistes-decretent-un-cessez-le-feu-a-loccasion-de-la-visite-du-pape-leon-xiv-au-cameroun/
- https://fr.journalducameroun.com/cameroun-crise-separatiste-cinq-gendarmes-tues-lappel-de-capo-daniel-ignore/
- https://www.koaci.com/article/2026/03/06/cameroun/politique/cameroun-bruxelles-coupe-le-robinet-financier-de-la-guerre-en-zone-anglophone_194875.html
- https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/Ambazonia_Defence_Forces
Note: All channels above are taken from public reporting and may be outdated or spoofed. Verify independently and consult legal counsel.