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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.
The Cameroon Anglophone Problem (Part Four)
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.
The Cameroon Anglophone Problem (Part Three)
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.
The Cameroon Anglophone Problem (Part Two)
The government now treats the terms protest and terrorism as synonyms. This is a recipe for civil war as this might further radicalise Anglophones.
Understanding Cameroon’s Anglophone Protests
Tensions continue in Cameroon as the strike in English-speaking regions nears its third month
The Cameroon Anglophone Problem (Part One)
Over the last four months, the English speaking Regions of the North West and South West in the West African State that styles itself as the Republic of Cameroon have been the grounds of protracted protests.
Behind the African Immigrant Voter Turnout Boost
The Obama effect has had a huge impact on African immigrant voter turnout in previous voting
How Predatory Governments Plague Congo Basin Peoples
Cameroon and neighbors failing to protect indigenous Congo Basin communities from over development
33 Year Cameroon Dictator is Not Going Anywhere Soon
Decades of misrule by Cameroon dictator Paul Biya have left country in shambles amid African growth
Nigeria Considers Impact of Boko Haram Election Threat
Running a national vote in Africa’s largest nation is complicated by Boko Haram election threat