Democratization And Political Advancement Of Women In Cameroon
An analysis of women’s representativeness shows that they are poorly represented in public institutions, despite the adoption by Cameroon of texts and institutions for women’s political advancement
MAHAMADOU ISSOUFOU, To The “Pantheon” Of Niger Democracy
Renouncing the charms and delights of supreme power is quite unprecedented in Africa, where many Heads of State are obsessed with the syndrome of “the presidency for life.”
What is the Record of Political Leadership 30 Years After Democratic Transitions in Africa?
It is hardly surprising that democratic transitions, significant moments in Africa’s history, have brought to light political leaders committed to the virtues of democracy. Thus, Nelson Mandela’s leadership resonates with strength and conviction on the continent.
Democratising The Democratisation Of Africa
The relationship between Africa and the West remains controversial when it comes to democracy. In international relations, developed countries seem to prefer Realpolitik and...
Electoral Democracy and COVID-19 Prevention in Africa
Since December 2019, the world is battling against the Coronavirus pandemic which has continued to usher in wide-ranging ramifications in the functioning of human...
Election Monitoring as a Tool for Democratic Governance
By Tazoacha Francis
Meaningful democratic processes are indispensable ingredients for peace and sustainable development in every society. An example of such a democratic process is the...
Youth Absenteeism in Africa’s Electoral Democracy
By Fabien Sundjo
In contrast to monarchy, oligarchy, and timocracy, democracy possesses the distinguished character of being participative, as it recognizes the prominent role of all...
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Leveraging WTO MC14 Investment Facilitation for Development to Accelerate Structural Transformation in Cameroon
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The 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization in Yaoundé: a missed opportunity...
The 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization held in Yaoundé was not so successful due to failed negotiations on agriculture, e-commerce, and...
Editorial Note: Perspectives on the WTO Ministerial Conference in Cameroon
By Dr. Julienne Stéphanie Mesumbe
The 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO), held in Yaoundé, was an important milestone for Cameroon and...