Highlighting the challenges of Regional Councils in the Implementation of Effective Decentralization in Cameroon
Background
Unpredictable developments of the Anglophone crisis (1) in the English-speaking regions of Cameroon and recent manifestations from several professional syndicates including teachers (2) and...
Why Societies Must Decolonize: Critical Questions Surrounding Decolonization
Introduction
Decolonization is a long and cumbersome process. In relation to Africa, decolonization has undergone many phases. Political decolonization peaked in the 1960s, with many...
The Right to Food in Africa: Meaning and Issues
Introduction
There are many things exposing African countries to a hunger crisis, including global warming, the humanitarian crises, and COVID-19 and its impact on agricultural...
Political Accountability: The Missing Link in State Governance in Central Africa
There are several reasons why development in Central Africa is lagging behind. However, the sub-regions’ real obstacle is poor governance of public affairs. As...
Lack of Communication and Failure of the Integration Processes in Central Africa
There is a striking paradox between the ambitious nature of the integration processes in Central Africa and their persistent procrastination over decades of implementation....
Benefits and Caveats of Cameroon’s Transition into the Electronic Visa System
Introduction
While nearly all countries in the world transited from the manual application, processing, and issuance of visas for aliens Cameroon was one of the...
Role and Relevance of the Youth in Policy-making and Governance: India, Africa and G-20
G-20 Presidency, 2023
India’s assumption of G-20 presidency for the on-going year is the one pivotal episode that offers myriad opportunities and variety of challenges...
Customers are not Always Kings: Looking Beyond Clients’ Language Used to Describe Lapses in...
In the corporate world, business owners and suppliers work hard to satisfy and to please customers. Even as they may not necessarily treat the...
Evaluating the Diaspora as the Primer For Economic Development In Cameroon
Introduction
Around the world, societies are changing, and individuals are equally migrating. According to the (I), these individuals who are living outside of their...
Regional Integration in ECCAS: Progress or Continuous Overlap?
In 1983, Heads of State from the Central African region decided to create the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) with the objective...
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The Role of International Organizations in Promoting Democratic Governance in Central Africa
Introduction:
Long criticized for their poor governance, African countries, particularly those in Central Africa, have embarked on far-reaching political and institutional reforms (1) . The...
Why Societies Must Decolonize: Critical Questions Surrounding Decolonization
Introduction
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Enhancing Human Security and Strategic Peacebuilding for Sustainable Development in Africa
Introduction
Throughout our journey since independence, Africa has faced a series of crises that have tragically escalated into conflicts. These conflicts have too often...
Five Challenges of Accessing Surgical Care in Rural Areas of Cameroon
Global surgery is an essential component of global health, as surgical care is an essential component of healthcare. Yet, surgical care remains inaccessible to...