The proposed Cameroon femicide bill is a government measure intended to establish femicide as a distinct criminal offense and strengthen broader protections against gender-based violence.

Cameroon’s Penal Code recognizes crimes such as rape but, according to the news report, does not explicitly define femicide as a separate offense. Cases involving the killing of women for gender-related reasons are therefore handled under general laws. The bill is expected to be submitted to parliament for consideration.

Femicide generally refers to the killing of women or girls for gender-related reasons. The proposal comes amid protests and calls for government action over killings of women in Cameroon.