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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.
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.
Constitutional Crisis is Becoming the Worldwide Norm
Many constitutional systems around the globe have been tested in 2016 including in Turkey, Poland, the UK, the U.S.
A Controversial Proposal For British Voter ID Requirements
Trial scheme will see British voter ID asked for at polling stations in London and then beyond
Buckingham Palace’s Cost May Bring End of the British Monarchy
Many think the British Monarchy is an undemocratic, unnecessary and expensive relic of history
JK Rowling Steps Up Impassioned Support For Syria on Twitter
“Harry Potter” author JK Rowling continued her support for those affected by the Syrian war
Opinion Polls Still Matter If You Know How to Read Them
Failures in predicting results through opinion polls have brought new questions to answer for experts