What Should we Retain from the 36th Summit of the African Union?
From February 18 to 19, 2023 in Addis Ababa, was held the 36th ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government...
Cameroon: Assassination of Journalist Martinez Zogo, State Security in Danger?
As of January 17, 2023, the current events in Cameroon have been marked by the assassination of journalist Martinez Zogo, host of the famous...
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.
Trusteeship and Regions in Cameroon: Regional Autonomy in question?
In Cameroon, the law on the general code of regional and local authorities (CTD) promulgated in December 2019 enshrines in its first book the...
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....
Decentralization in Cameroon: Between Ethno-Regional Logics and National Interests
When decentralization involves the administration of a human community or territorial community, it is territorial decentralization. And when it comes to public service, it is a question of functional or technical decentralization.
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.
Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue and the Case of “Mistaken Property”: What Scope for Governance...
The outcome of the "ill-gotten gains" case between the NGOs Transparency International France and Sherpa and the son of Equatorial Guinean President Teodoro Nguema...
Critical Reflection on the Principle of Financial Compensation for the Transfer of Competences in...
The transfer of competences is the soul of territorial decentralisation. In fact, it consists of the State giving the Decentralized Territorial Communities (hereinafter referred...
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...
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The Role of International Organizations in Promoting Democratic Governance in Central Africa
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Long criticized for their poor governance, African countries, particularly those in Central Africa, have embarked on far-reaching political and institutional reforms (1) . The...
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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...
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