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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.

Major National Dialogue: Can Cameroon Address Reconstruction?

October 1, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Major National Dialogue: Can Cameroon Address Reconstruction?

In an extraordinary speech to the nation on September 10, 2019, Paul Biya, President of Cameroon since November 1982, announced the organization of a “Major National Dialogue” for the end of September 2019. He said the dialogue was chiefly meant to address the violent conflict in Cameroon’s two mainly English-speaking regions of the North West […]

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

Cameroon National Dialogue: worsening repression as teacher arrested over Maurice Kamto participation opinion

September 27, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Cameroon National Dialogue: worsening repression as teacher arrested

Teachers in Cameroon might think twice while talking in class after a colleague was arrested for proposing Maurice Kamto be part of national dialogue.

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

Five Pitfalls of President Paul Biya’s Call for a National Dialogue to Solve the Anglophone Conflict in Cameroon

September 10, 2019 by DC Editors 2 Comments

Five Pitfalls of President Paul Biya’s Call for a National Dialogue

In an extraordinary speech President Biya of Cameroon called for a national dialogue to solve the Anglophone conflict. Here are five pitfalls of the call.

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

Cameroon: Life Sentence for Separatists Gross Violation of Rights

September 9, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Cameroon: Life Sentence for Separatists Gross Violation of Rights

UN Refugee Agency said the life sentencing of separatist leaders by Cameroon Military court violates the fundamental principle of non-refoulement practice.

Filed Under: International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Democracy Protests, Dictatorships, Nigeria

Another spate of xenophobic violence in South Africa

September 6, 2019 by Livert Ngum Leave a Comment

Another spate of xenophobic violence in South Africa

September 2, 2019, South Africa recorded another spate of xenophobic violence against foreign national in South Africa’s commercial capital, Johannesburg.

Filed Under: International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Malawi, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Cameroon: authorities tortured detainees

August 21, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Cameroon: authorities tortured detainees

Cameroon authorities held 100+ detainees incommunicado and tortured several in facility in Yaoundé, from July 23 to August 4, 2019, Human Rights Watch.

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

Life sentence for Ambazonian separatist leader Ayuk Tabe may be a threat to world peace

August 21, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Ayuk Tabe life sentence threat to world peace

Life sentence for Ambazonian leader Ayuk Tabe may be a threat to world peace. An international forum should address the Anglophone conflict in Cameroon.

Filed Under: International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Democracy Protests, Dictatorships, Europe, Switzerland

Cameroon Arrests More Opposition Supporters as Protest Efforts Intensify

June 12, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Cameroon Arrests More Opposition Supporters as Protest Efforts Intensify

Cameroon has detained hundreds more supporters of opposition leader Maurice Kamto, who is facing treason charges after leading protests.

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

Mass Arrests of Opposition Members in Cameroon

June 7, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Mass Arrests of Opposition Members in Cameroon

At least 350 members and supporters of Cameroon’s main opposition party, including its vice president, were arrested across the country this weekend .

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

Thousands Defy Police in Cameroon, Demanding Kamto’s Release

June 4, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Thousands Defy Police in Cameroon, Demanding Kamto's Release

At least 73 people arrested in a protest in Cameroon as thousands of supporters of Kamto, defied a heavy police presence and staged protests.

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

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