On 19 May 2020, the U.S. Embassy in Yaoundé issued a Security Alert regarding potential future terrorist activity, which reads in part as follows:

“Location: Cameroon

“Event: U.S. Embassy Yaounde reminds U.S. citizens that terrorist groups have previously increased the number of attacks towards the end of the Ramadan period. Possible targets include government facilities, places frequented by foreigners, and other locations such as places of worship, schools, or healthcare facilities which attract large numbers of people.”