A Critical Analysis of the Discrepancies in Cameroon’s Presidential Speech
Upon closer analysis of the speech delivered by the 92 year old president of Cameroon on the 31st December 2024, there is a significant disconnect between the president and his people. While it heavily emphasizes positive developments in security, economic growth, and social services, several areas of concern undermine the assertions made. President Paul Biya (Cameroon) The speech touts the success of Cameroon’s security forces in combating terrorism and insurgency, particularly in the Far-North and South-West and North-West regions. However, this portrayal contrasts sharply with the persistent instability in these areas. The ongoing conflict in the Anglophone regions (North-West and South-West) remains unresolved, and human rights organizations have reported frequent abuses by government forces. While the government claims progress, the conflict continues to displace hundreds of thousands of people, with civilian casualties remaining high. Thus, the portrayal of a “stable” Camero...