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Cameroon at a Crossroads: The People’s Cry for Justice.

      For over four decades, Cameroon has languished under the heavy hand of President Paul Biya, whose rule since 1982 has brought the nation into a state of degression. His leadership, marked by manipulation and disregard for the people's will, has left a legacy of injustice and repression. From the fraudulent 1992 elections, where the opposition's victory was overturned in broad daylight, to his continued grip on power, Biya’s administration has thrived on constitutional distortions and systemic abuse.        The infamous statement by the presiding judge who oversaw Biya’s installation in 1992—that his hands were tied—remains a haunting reminder of the regime’s brazen manipulation of justice. Since then, the president has bent the country’s constitution to suit his ambitions, dismantling any semblance of accountability. When all else failed, the government enacted the 2014 terrorism law—a draconian tool that has since been wielded not against terror...
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"Cameroon yesterday, Cameroon today, Cameroon tomorrow."

Cameroon Yesterday, Cameroon Today, Cameroon Tomorrow. ((NGOH GREGORY KPUEGHE. Bsc. Political Science, University of Bamenda. Cameroon’s electoral system is fundamentally flawed, resulting in predictable outcomes that undermine the principles of democracy. The persistence of the same leadership for decades, underpinned by these flawed processes, calls into question the integrity of the country’s democratic framework. The control exercised by the ruling party over the electoral commission, ELECAM, and the subsequent influence on election outcomes, highlights a critical deficiency. This lack of genuine independence erodes public trust and perpetuates a cycle where the ruling party's dominance remains unchallenged. The financial resources expended on these elections represent a significant waste, particularly given Cameroon’s pressing developmental needs. The state’s allocation of substantial funds to organize elections, whose outcomes are well known in advance, is a misallocation of ...
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The Abduction of the Divisional Officer in Cameroon."State Security Failure".

The abduction of Ewane Roland, the Divisional Officer of Idabato, on October 1st, 2024, brings to light the fragility of the state’s security apparatus, particularly in volatile regions like the Bakassi Peninsula. As a representative of the Head of State, the Divisional Officer’s abduction highlights an alarming failure in the government’s responsibility to protect its own officials and maintain sovereignty over its territory. This event underscores broader concerns about the effectiveness of the state’s security strategies and its ability to safeguard governance in regions marked by instability. In analyzing this failure, we turn to key political theories that offer a framework for understanding the dynamics at play. Realism, with its focus on state sovereignty and the state's role in ensuring security, is particularly relevant. According to realism, the primary duty of the state is to protect its citizens and representatives, and the abduction of a high-ranking official signals a...
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A TRANSFORMER plunged residents of RENDEZVOUS JUNCTION into Chaos.

An explosion of a transformer at Rendezvous Junction in Bamenda on the night of Tuesday, November 19, 2024, has raised serious concerns. This incident, which occurred barely two days after the transformer was replaced following a similar failure in August, highlights troubling issues regarding the quality of technical work and the reliability of electricity infrastructure in the region. The recurrence of transformer failures within such a short span of time points to possible technical shortcomings. It is evident that either the equipment used was substandard, or the installation process was poorly executed. A faulty installation, inadequate fault protection systems, or the inability to match the transformer’s capacity to the power demand could have caused this failure. Moreover, the possibility of systemic issues, such as outdated wiring or poorly maintained electrical infrastructure, cannot be ruled out. This situation has far-reaching effects on the population. The explosion has plu...
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