Alice Nkom
Alice Nkom is an 80-year-old Cameroonian lawyer and a prominent advocate for LGBTQ+ rights in Africa. As the first black lawyer in Cameroon, she has dedicated over two decades to defending individuals accused of homosexuality in a country where such relationships are criminalized. Despite facing threats, public humiliation, and legal challenges, including accusations of money laundering, Nkom remains steadfast in her commitment to uphold the rights of marginalized communities, viewing her work as a fundamental human right. She founded the Association for the Defense of Homosexuality in 2003 and has become a surrogate mother figure for many in the LGBTQ+ community.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Cameroon | 4 | 7.75 | 0.69% | +10% | 26,545,863 | 201,036 | $39,000 | 295$ |
| Totals | 4 | 26,545,863 | 201,036 | $39,000 | 295$ |
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Cameroon:
Alice Nkom announces the continuation of resistance against the Yaoundé regime through three days of dead cities.
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Cameroon:
Alice Nkom is the spokesperson for Issa Tchiroma Bakary, expressing gratitude to The Gambia and Nigeria for their support during post-electoral tensions.
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Cameroon:
Alice Nkom has been appointed as the official spokesperson for the elected president of Cameroon.
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Cameroon:
Alice Nkom is the lawyer accompanying the mayor Joseph Espoir Biyong in front of the prefect.
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Cameroon:
Me Alice Nkom was prosecuted for several charges, including attempted endangerment of state security.
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Cameroon:
Alice Nkom is the president of the board of directors of Redhac, facing judicial proceedings for alleged threats to state security.
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Cameroon:
Alice Nkom is the president of the Board of Directors of the Network of Human Rights Defenders in Central Africa (Redhac) and is facing legal proceedings regarding the breaking of seals.
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Peru:
Alice Nkom is a veteran lawyer in Cameroon who risks everything to defend the rights of homosexuals in Africa.
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