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Opinion

Decentralization: Reform or Illusion?

A deep look at whether power has really moved closer to citizens

By Emmanuel Cobbi · Aug 12, 2026

World

Can Africa Build the Market AfCFTA Promised?

Africa has agreed to build a single market of 1.3 billion people. But turning that ambition into reality will require more than lower tariffs. The real test is whether African businesses can cross borders, move money and compete beyond the continent.

By Ndifor Richard · Aug 11, 2026

Can Family Businesses Survive the Second Generation?

What we inherit, what we lose, and why so few businesses survive the person who built them.

By Emmanuel Cobbi · Aug 7, 2026

Politics

Who Governs When the President Is Away?

As President Paul Biya’s prolonged stay abroad fuels speculation, a deeper question emerges: who governs when the Head of State is away? Beyond politics, let's examine what Cameroon’s Constitution says about executive authority, continuity and public trust.

By Ndifor Richard · Aug 4, 2026

Opinion

The TikTokification of the Republic

Stupidity is a more dangerous enemy of the good than malice. One may protest against evil, but against stupidity, we are defenseless.

By B. Engelbert Jr · Aug 1, 2026

Does Anglo-Saxon Education Really Exist?

The phrase Anglo-Saxon education dominates debates on education reform in Cameroon. Yet does such a model really exist? This feature investigates the evidence, from national law to global education frameworks, to rethink one of the country’s most familiar expressions.

By Ndifor Richard · Jul 31, 2026

Who Should Govern Public Examination Boards?

How should public examination authorities be governed to command public trust while remaining accountable?

By Ndifor Richard · Jul 30, 2026