Catégorie : Africa

“KAMTO Showed Leadership, Law Enforcement Showed Restraint: The Republic Must Now Show the Law”

9th juin 2025

Today, Prof. Maurice KAMTO was denied access to his own party headquarters in Deido, Douala — a peaceful meeting with his supporters blocked by administrative order.

We salute his political maturity: he called for calm, discipline, and asked his followers to return home peacefully.

We also commend law enforcement officers who acted with professionalism and restraint.

But let’s be clear: banning a political leader from his own office is a serious violation of:

Article 20 – Right to assembly
Article 45 – Supremacy of international human rights treaties
ICCPR, Article 12 & 21 – Freedom of movement and peaceful assembly … Lire la suite “KAMTO Showed Leadership, Law Enforcement Showed Restraint: The Republic Must Now Show the Law”

Building a Cameroon–Nigeria Axis for Structuring South–South Development

3rd juin 2025

In a global context of shifting power poles, Cameroon remains deeply anchored in diplomatic frameworks inherited from colonialism, even as South–South dynamics are redrawing the paths of development. This article puts forward a strategic alternative led by the Mouvement pour la Libération et le Développement du Cameroun (MLDC): the creation of a structured bilateral cooperation axis between Cameroon and Nigeria, framed by the Community Developmental State (CDS) model. Drawing inspiration from Asian models of planned industrialization and pragmatic diplomacy, this partnership could accelerate regional integration, reinforce Cameroon’s economic sovereignty, and stabilize border zones through development-oriented diplomacy. The analysis draws upon recent economic data, academic references, and the author’s experience as president of the Francophone China–Africa Observatory (OCAF). … Lire la suite Building a Cameroon–Nigeria Axis for Structuring South–South Development

Review of SELE YALAGHULI’s article, « South Africa and BRICS: Assessing the Flying Geese Strategy as a Re-Distributional Mechanism for Inclusive Economic Gains » by Jimmy Yab

4th décembre 2024

Introduction Sele Yalaghuli’s article, South Africa and BRICS: Assessing the Flying Geese Strategy as a Re-Distributional Mechanism for Inclusive Economic Gains, provides a compelling analysis of South Africa’s role within the BRICS economic bloc. The author employs the Flying Geese model to explore industrial redistribution strategies that could enable South Africa to address its pressing … Lire la suite Review of SELE YALAGHULI’s article, « South Africa and BRICS: Assessing the Flying Geese Strategy as a Re-Distributional Mechanism for Inclusive Economic Gains » by Jimmy Yab

MLDC’s CALL FOR INTERNATIONAL OVERSIGHT OF ELECTIONS IN CAMEROON: Why Elders Like OLUSEGUN OBASANJO Must Supervise Elections Cameroon’s (ELECAM) Audit for Credible Presidential Elections in Cameroon in 2025

16th novembre 2024

Cameroon’s 2025 presidential elections face a crisis of confidence with voter registration rejection rates at 87%. The Movement for the Liberation and Development of Cameroon calls for an international audit of ELECAM, advocating for Olusegun Obasanjo’s leadership. This initiative aims to restore trust and ensure credible elections, vital for regional stability. … Lire la suite MLDC’s CALL FOR INTERNATIONAL OVERSIGHT OF ELECTIONS IN CAMEROON: Why Elders Like OLUSEGUN OBASANJO Must Supervise Elections Cameroon’s (ELECAM) Audit for Credible Presidential Elections in Cameroon in 2025

BALTHAZAR: Scandal in Equatorial Guinea: Sex Tapes, Political Assassination, Corruption, Embezzlement and Power Struggles

8th novembre 2024

A significant scandal in Equatorial Guinea has emerged involving Baltasar Ebang Engonga, the head of tax administration, after hundreds of explicit videos were leaked. The situation exposes extreme corruption and political rivalries, particularly as Engonga faces accusations of embezzlement and arrest, creating opportunities for Vice President Teodorín to consolidate power. … Lire la suite BALTHAZAR: Scandal in Equatorial Guinea: Sex Tapes, Political Assassination, Corruption, Embezzlement and Power Struggles

Presentation and Discussion of the book titled: « Construction d’un État Développementaliste Communautaire: Le Cameroun »

6th novembre 2024

Dear friends, I am pleased to announce the upcoming presentation and discussion of our new book, titled “Building a Community-Based Developmental State: Cameroon. A Development Policy Project through Local Community Networking”. This work presents a bold vision for the development of Cameroon and sub-Saharan Africa, based on mobilizing and structuring local communities to build a … Lire la suite Presentation and Discussion of the book titled: « Construction d’un État Développementaliste Communautaire: Le Cameroun »