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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Alice Nkom wrote the postface for the book dedicated to Anicet Ekane.
Cameroun : le corps d’Anicet Ekane bientôt acheminé à Douala
Cameroon· 2026-03-02
Alice Nkom is the spokesperson for the Front pour le salut national du Cameroun and addresses party militants about their electoral strategy.
Législatives et municipales 2026 : les contradictions au cœur de la stratégie du FSNCCameroon· 2026-02-06
Alice Nkom is mentioned as a supporter of Issa Tchiroma Bakary during a conversation about his political future.
Cameroun : le ministre Jean de Dieu Momo se moque des miracles annoncés par Issa Tchiroma BakaryCameroon· 2026-01-19
Me Alice Nkom has communicated the decision of the FSNC regarding their non-participation in the elections to the public.
Cameroun : « le FSNC n’ira ni aux élections législatives ni aux élections municipales » de 2026Cameroon· 2026-01-15Alice Nkom is a human rights lawyer who anticipates a potential arrest against her.
Cameroun : Me Alice Nkom anticipe pour dénoncer sa potentielle arrestation ce lundiCameroon· 2026-01-12
Alice Nkom is a prominent human rights lawyer in Cameroon who supports the opposition and advocates for democracy.
Cameroun : visite surprise de l’ambassadeur des USA Christopher John Lamora à Me Alice NkomCameroon· 2026-01-11
Alice Nkom announces the continuation of resistance against the Yaoundé regime through three days of dead cities.
Cameroun : Me Alice Nkom annonce la suite de la résistance à travers trois jours de villes mortesCameroon· 2025-11-25Alice Nkom is the spokesperson for Issa Tchiroma Bakary, expressing gratitude to The Gambia and Nigeria for their support during post-electoral tensions.
Le gouvernement gambien confirme la présence d’Issa Tchiroma Bakary en GambieCameroon· 2025-11-24
Alice Nkom has been appointed as the official spokesperson for the elected president of Cameroon.
Cameroun : Me Alice Nkom désignée porte-parole de Issa Tchiroma BakaryCameroon· 2025-11-18Alice Nkom is the lawyer accompanying the mayor Joseph Espoir Biyong in front of the prefect.
Cameroun : une trentaine d’avocats constitués pour défendre le maire Joseph Espoir BiyongCameroon· 2025-11-17
Me Alice Nkom was prosecuted for several charges, including attempted endangerment of state security.
Cameroun : Hadja AWA interdite de sortie du territoire pour « appel à l’insurrection »Cameroon· 2025-07-24
Alice Nkom is the president of the board of directors of Redhac, facing judicial proceedings for alleged threats to state security.
Cameroun : une plainte déposée contre Maurice Kamto au tribunal militaire pour appel à l’insurrectionCameroon· 2025-06-05
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.
Cameroun-bris de scellés : Alice Nkom devant le tribunal le 07 avrilCameroon· 2025-03-26
Alice Nkom is a veteran lawyer in Cameroon who risks everything to defend the rights of homosexuals in Africa.
Camerún | Alice Nkom | La abogada de 80 años que lo arriesga todo por defender a los homosexuales en África | LGBT | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-03-19
