The Cameroon Penal Code is part of the country’s criminal legal framework. The news report says it recognizes crimes including rape but has no explicit provision defining femicide as a separate offense.

According to the report, femicide cases are addressed under general laws, including homicide laws. The government is working on a proposed bill that would make femicide a standalone criminal offense and strengthen broader protections against gender-based violence. The proposed bill is separate from the Penal Code as described in the report.