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Kenral Simo articles

Kenral Simo writes for Democracy Chronicles from Cameroon. Checkout the rest of our international team of authors as well. Together, they help cover free and fair elections on every continent with a focus on election reform in the United States.

What to Look For in Sunday’s Presidential Election in Cameroon

By Kenral Simo - October 6, 2018 Leave a Comment

Presidential Election in Cameroon

Cameroon’s presidential election Sunday will pit incumbent Paul Biya, in power since 1982, against eight challengers amid a boycott expected in the separatist-leaning and conflict-stricken Anglophone Regions.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon

The Mirage Of Presidential Election In Cameroon

By Kenral Simo - August 29, 2018 2 Comments

The Mirage Of Presidential Election In Cameroon In October 2018

The regime is working hard to eliminate any traces of opposition so that any protests will be inconsequential. The army will be unleashed to repress any such attempts in the most violent of ways.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Dictatorships

How 5 Decades of Biya Has Paralyzed Cameroon

By Kenral Simo - July 18, 2018 Leave a Comment

Paralyzed Cameroon

It appears that democracy is instead being controlled by President Biya to promote civil strife, anger, and instability. It is time for Cameroonians, especially the ruling elite to look deep into their souls

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Dictatorships

President Since 1982, Cameroon’s Paul Biya to Stand for Re-election

By Kenral Simo - July 15, 2018 1 Comment

Cameroon's Paul Biya to Stand for Re-election

Is everyone calling for the President to stay in power? If so, one might reasonably then question if elections have become a formality in Cameroon, perhaps a “tick the box” exercise meant to satisfy Western conditionality for more aid.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Dictatorships

Politics and Significance of Cameroun’s National Day Celebrations

By Kenral Simo - May 21, 2017 Leave a Comment

Cameroun's May Day Celebrations

You may ask yourself as a DC reader why this article is even important. Why should you know these issues about the La République du Cameroun? Well, DC readers are interested in politics.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Colonialism, Democracy Protests, Socialism and Labor, United Nations

Finally, British Southern Cameroon’s Internet is Turned Back On

By Kenral Simo - April 22, 2017 Leave a Comment

British Southern Cameroon's Internet

Local and international pressure forced President Paul Biya of Cameroon to order the reinstatement of the internet in BSC on April 20th after shutting it down for 93 days.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Democracy Protests, Journalism and Free Speech, United Nations

The Longest Internet Shutdown in African History

By Kenral Simo - April 17, 2017 Leave a Comment

Longest Internet Shutdown

Since January 18 the regime has shut down the internet for British Southern Cameroon in a measure of collective punishment and a show of cowardice.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, African Union, Cameroon, Colonialism, Democracy Protests, France, Internet and Democracy, United Nations

The Cameroon Anglophone Problem (Part Four)

By Kenral Simo - March 2, 2017 Leave a Comment

The Cameroon Anglophone Problem

The ghost towns are evidence that Anglophones have decided to resist Government’s manipulation and repression through passive resistance which is far more potent than war.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Colonialism, Democracy Protests, England, France

The Cameroon Anglophone Problem (Part Three)

By Kenral Simo - February 28, 2017 Leave a Comment

The Cameroon Anglophone Problem

The Government has clearly refused dialogue and has continued to intimidate Anglophones. In the SW, the State authorities have embarked on closing down shops of individuals who respect the protests.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Colonialism, Democracy Protests, England, France

The Cameroon Anglophone Problem (Part Two)

By Kenral Simo - February 27, 2017 1 Comment

The Cameroon Anglophone Problem

The government now treats the terms protest and terrorism as synonyms. This is a recipe for civil war as this might further radicalise Anglophones.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Colonialism, Democracy Protests, England, France

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