Toward a Succession of Power from “Father to Son” in Central Africa?
The democratic principle of the devolution of power has a very particular destiny in Central Africa and specifically in the CEMAC zone. Indeed, this...
The different uses of ethnicity in the Constitution
With the aim of building relative equity and guaranteeing that all ethnic groups, or at least the major ethnic-regional groups, are represented and integrated...
Urban Communities and City Governance in French Africa
Since the 2000s, Africa has experienced accelerated urban growth. Because of this growth, a diversity of public and private actors and institutions are involved...
Cameroon Welcomes Emmanuel Macron: A Visit Amid Multidimensional Challenges
The press conference given by President Biya and President Macron gave an insight into the content of their one-on-one exchanges. Many points of convergence emerged on subjects relating to bilateral cooperation and international current affairs.
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...
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...
Stakes and Challenges of Policy Reform on “Citizenship” in Cameroon
The history of Cameroonian legislation on citizenship stretches back from the colonial period, especially the French mandate with the 1959 ordinance. The nationality legislation...
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...
The Russian-Ukrainian War: An Opportunity to Strengthen the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
The Russian-Ukrainian conflict demonstrated the need to increase production capacities and local supply chains in African countries.
Virtual Space Regulation: Tested by ‘Cyber-Obscenity’ in Cameroon
Introduction
The advent of digital has been accompanied by the renewal of the modalities of debate and social practices in Africa and around the world....