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In Cameroon, the rise of artificial intelligence is fueling the spread of misinformation, posing a heightened risk to political stability while underscoring the urgent...
Youth Participation in Democratic Processes in Francophone Africa
Introduction
Youth participation in democratic processes in Francophone Africa varies significantly across countries, influenced by socio-economic factors, political dynamics, and historical contexts (1). Here...
Electoral Processes and Issues of Legitimacy in Francophone Africa
This article addresses electoral processes and the subject of legitimacy in Francophone African countries, focusing on elements that challenge the legitimacy of governments in...
The contested legal provisions of Cameroonian electoral law
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Electoral Fraud and the Weakening Of Cameroonian Democracy
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Gender as a pillar for sustainable development in Central Africa
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Political alternation in Cameroon, between boycotting elections and a closed electoral system
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The Failure of Large-Scale Land Acquisition in the Land Governance in Cameroon
INTRODUCTION
Land policies are of crucial importance in the development strategies of States because they deal with essential issues: the definition of property rights over...
National Status of the Student – Entrepreneur in Cameroon: Impact on Youth Economic Empowerment
Introduction
On 6th February 2023, Cameroon officially launched the National Status of the Student–Entrepreneur (SNEE). The program was initiated by the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) to encourage the...
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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...