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latest news & developmentsAre they furniture? Zimbabwe at 46 and Africa’s curse of permanent officials
Our leaders are not furniture. Furniture does not loot diamonds, mismanage treasuries or unleash militias. Furniture does not cling to power with brazen arrogance. But in…
Paul Biya’s presidential candidacy a crisis of democracy in Cameroon
What is needed is a rethinking of leadership, a redistribution of political power and inclusive and accountable governance
Cameroon’s Biya clamps down as criticism of him intensifies
Over the past few months, many government critics, including opposition leaders and journalists, have been jailed or forced into exile
Strongman syndrome in Africa flips democracies to totalitarianism
The strongman thrives on populism, low civic involvement, political elitism, fear, poverty, illiteracy and the abuse of the rule of law
Cameroon’s opposition hopes for a renaissance
The repressive regime is forcing opposition parties to put their heads together and get creative
Cameroon a dangerous place to be a journalist
The body of Martinez Zogo, a critic of private and public transgressions, was found five days after he disappeared, showing signs of torture
Survivor of Yaoundé landslide recounts his ordeal
Collapsed Cameroonian embankment kills 14 funeral attendees, including survivor’s mother, brother and best friend.
Monsieur le Président? Samuel Eto’o’s second act
The world-famous footballer ran a stunning political campaign to win the top job at Cameroon’s football federation. Does he have his sights set even higher?
Motsepe blames closed gate for Afcon tragedy
A child was among the dead, while 38 were injured as fans attempted to enter the Olembe Stadium where the hosts Cameroon were playing the Comoros, according to figures released…
Eight dead in Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon stadium crush
Cameroonian President Paul Biya ordered an investigation into the tragedy that occurred on Monday as crowds attempted to enter the Olembe Stadium in the capital Yaounde to watch…
Motsepe confirms Afcon is on despite ‘enormous challenge’ of Covid surge
The 2021 tournament dates have changed twice, first because of fears that torrential seasonal rains could affect the tight schedule, and then because of the pandemic.
Anglophone Cameroon plays politics with no-work day
With Mondays enforced as off-days from work in conflict-ridden Cameroon, gathering at dog meat eateries to consume the delicacy and drink alcohol has become a weekly pastime.
Cameroon’s democratic repositioning: Is the republic now a de facto monarchy?
Franck Biya, a Cameroonian businessman is also the son of President Paul Biya. Does this mean he will be president, too?
Why Cameroon is obsessed with hosting the Afcon
The African nation is hoping to use the tournament to paper over the divisions of the Anglophone crisis and the cracks made by a dictator who has ruled for almost four decades.…
Conflict in Cameroon: The schools caught in crossfire
A slew of recent attacks in the country means sending your child to school can be a life or death decision