Is retirement age in Cameroon respected only for junior staff? One figure since 2017: nine years. That is the maximum legal term allowed for the head of a public enterprise in Cameroon. A report by Professor Viviane Ondoua Biwolé, an expert in public governance, highlights how this legal limit has remained largely theoretical for many…
Biya is simply a Swiss national who visits LRC, his feudal estate from time to time, to ensure his slaves are cultivating his farms. Paul Biya has spent long periods outside Cameroon, particularly in Switzerland, which has been the subject of sustained public debate and criticism. His extended stays abroad have led critics to argue…
If Leaders Buy Recognition or Awards, How Do We Inspire the Next Generation in Cameroon? People often say prayer or religion is the problem in Africa. I disagree. In one way or another, everyone prays. Even atheists hope, wish, and seek better outcomes in difficult times. The real question may not be whether people pray,…
Cameroun: le vrai, faux gouvernement Ils ont fait fort. Ils ont frappé très haut. Ils ont bloqué, refusé, empêché la lecture du nouveau gouvernement et la nomination du Vice-Président Parler de l’interception de “faux documents”, il faut bien qu’il en existe de bons. Où sont-ils? Il y a bien eu la nomination du Vice-Président et…
CAMEROON ‘S FAKE MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENT SCOOP…. A HARBINGER OF A VIOLENT END. “He who sows the wind, reaps the whirlwind”. The gang of extremely violent thieves that has been stealing the people’s choice for over 4 decades celebrated their last act of banditry with champagne and broad smiles. Clement Atangana could be seen seeking praise…
LRC and the EMPHATIC EXCLUSION OF ITS PROLETARIAT 1) PARASTATALS. This is a no-go area for the poor and have-nots. Biya appoints members of his bourgeoisie class to man these budget-consuming monsters not to provide any public utility or service but to enrich certain individuals and segments. Employment into these enterprises is strictly out of…
Cameroun. Un pouvoir qui paraît de plus en plus immobile face aux dysfonctionnements de l’État. Ce que je reproche au régime Biya : 1- L’absence prolongée de remaniement ministériel, malgré des critiques sur l’efficacité de certains membres du gouvernement. 2 – Le manque de renouvellement dans les postes stratégiques, alors que certaines administrations sont accusées…
IS DECLARING OF ASSETS A TABOO IN CORRUPTION-RIDDEN CAMEROON A new bill tabled at Cameroon’s National Assembly aims to force government officials to declare their assets, a requirement that has not been respected despite being provided by Article 66 of the Constitution. The Social Democratic Front (SDF) submitted a bill on June 16, seeking to…
In Cameroon, inclusion Must Be Deliberate, not an Afterthought! By Nkongho Felix Agbor “Agbor Balla” The recent appointments within the National Assembly have once again sparked concerns about the representation of Anglophones in key national institutions. While appointments are the prerogative of those entrusted with leadership, they also send important signals about inclusion, national cohesion,…
THE BIYA BARONS AND THEIR SCARE OF THE GRIM REAPER They conquered all. They lived for close to a century in stupifying opulence, mind-boggling omnipotence and in a sea of limitless authority. On earth, they were gods. They held the key to life and death. Many of them are, in fact, centenarians. On paper they…
