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Cameroon articles on Democracy Chronicles

News about the struggle for democracy in Cameroon. ​​​According to Freedom House, the dictator is "not required to consult the National Assembly and the Supreme Court works at the president’s request". Regional turmoil also clearly complicates national progress. Also check out our section on World Democracy or our articles on Africa.

In Cameroon, Investigative Journalists Want More Protection

January 30, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

In Cameroon, Investigative Journalists Want More Protection

After the murder of their colleague Martinez Zogo, a government critic, Cameroonian journalists have said they won’t be intimidated…

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Journalism and Free Speech

Cameroon: Paul Biya Marks 40 Years in Power

November 8, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Cameroon: Paul Biya Marks 40 Years in Power

Biya, who at 89 will notch[ed] up 40 years in power [last] Sunday, [becoming] one of the world’s longest-serving leaders thanks to iron-fisted rule.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Dictatorships

Report Outlines Repression In Cameroon’s Anglophone Region

January 26, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Report Outlines Repression In Cameroon’s Anglophone Region

‘Don’t shut them up: Free victims of arbitrary detention now’, calls on Cameroonian authorities to release people arrested for protesting.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Cameroon, Dictatorships

Cameroon to host Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2022 amidst conflict

January 9, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Cameroon to host Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2022 amidst conflict

Cameroon is set to host AFCON 2022. The Confederation of African Football seems to have ignored the separatist conflict in the country.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Worldwide Corruption

Geneva: Diaspora mobilisation against Cameroon’s President

July 18, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Geneva: Diaspora mobilisation against Cameroon’s President

Cameroon diaspora opposed to President Biya clashed for the second time with Geneva police Saturday as they asked Biya leaves Switzerland.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Democracy Protests

Menace Of Hereditary Monarchy Descends Upon Africa

April 18, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Hereditary Monarchy Descends Upon Africa

In a growing number of African countries, there are attempts to perpetuate the power of long-dominant families.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Dictatorships, Nepotism

Cameroon Police Crack Down on Organized Opposition

April 5, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

In Cameroon, Investigative Journalists Want More Protection

Cameroonian authorities have launched another crackdown on opposition members meeting to discuss reforms to the electoral code.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Dictatorships

Is Cameroon’s Dictator Paul Biya Preparing Son To Rule Next?

April 1, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Is Cameroon’s Dictator Paul Biya Preparing His Son To Rule Next?

There is growing speculation about Cameroon’s Paul Biya preparing son to rule next. Biya, 88, in office since 1982, ends latest term in 2025.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Dictatorships, Nepotism

Cameroon: Prospects For Democracy, Peace and Stability

March 28, 2021 by Kenral Simo Leave a Comment

Cameroon: prospects for democracy, peace and stability

Cameroon’s prospects for democracy, peace and stability are worrying as over-the-counter transfer of power looms in a difficult context.

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

Civilians Repressed by Rebels in Cameroon’s Anglophone Regions

March 13, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Civilians Repressed by Rebels in Cameroon’s Anglophone Regions

In the war on English-speaking Cameroonians with shared responsibilities by Britain, the UN and France, separatists also commit atrocities.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon

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