Cameroon’s 133rd Place in Press Freedom Should Trouble Every One of Us
There is a figure I keep returning to: 40.88. That is Cameroon’s score out of 100 on this year’s World Press Freedom Index, compiled and released by the international watchdog…
The Pope Came to Cameroon. The People Felt It. The System Didn’t Flinch.
There’s a moment you notice in Cameroon whenever something significant happens — a brief pause, a collective exhale, a flicker of something that looks like hope. The Pope’s visit was…
When AI Replaces Achievement: Cameroon's Campaign Conundrum
As Cameroon’s presidential election campaign officially kicks off, there’s a telling detail that speaks volumes about the state of the nation’s politics. With President Paul Biya notably absent from the…
Education Under Siege: Cameroon's Children Pay the Price of Political Crisis
As Cameroon prepares for its presidential election on October 12, 2025, a troubling reality unfolds in the country’s Anglophone regions. Schools across the Northwest and Southwest remain shuttered, not due…
How Cameroon Became a De Facto One-Party State: The Art of Slow Political Strangulation
Understanding the gradual erosion of democratic competition in Central Africa For over four decades, Paul Biya has ruled Cameroon with a masterclass in political survival. What makes his tenure particularly…
The Succession Trap: Why Paul Biya Can't Let Go at 92
At 92 years old, Paul Biya remains Cameroon’s president after 43 years in power. As he files for an eighth presidential term in the October 2025 election, one has to…
The African Union's Crisis of Relevance: Misplaced Priorities in Times of Continental Turmoil
The African Union (AU), established in 2001 as the successor to the Organization of African Unity, was founded with the ambitious vision of achieving greater unity, solidarity, and cooperation among…
Why the UN Must Pay Close Attention to Cameroon's Political Climate
As Cameroon approaches its October 2025 presidential elections, the international community—particularly the United Nations—must closely monitor the country’s deteriorating political climate. The government’s systematic suppression of opposition voices represents a…
Cameroon. The Road to 2025: Cameroon’s Struggle for Democracy Amidst Political Turmoil
Cameroon is navigating a complex political landscape as it approaches its 2025 elections. The challenges are multifaceted, particularly with the ongoing conflict in the Northwest and Southwest regions, the advanced…
ENDING THE WAR IN CAMEROON VS THE IMPACT OF SUBSIDIES REMOVAL
The Cameroon government has recently cut fuel subsidies, a decision influenced by pressure from international donors, particularly the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This move is expected to lead to an…