General News of Thursday, 6 October 2016Source: alafnet.comFar North: Thousand students without teachersCameroon’s government says at least 500 teachers in the north have not reported for dutyThe Nigeria-based terrorist group Boko Haram has targeted schools since its insurgency began in 2009. He told VOA the commanders have been working in collaboration with the administration and education officials to prevent any attacks. He says they are asking the population, including parents, teachers and students, to report suspicious people and share information to keep everyone safe. Officials now say the teacher shortage in the north has put the education of an additional 100,000 students in jeopardy. Boko Haram is blamed for about 20,000 deaths since beginning its insurgency in northern Nigeria in 2009.

Source: CameroonWeb October 06, 2016 08:52 UTC