His band Zangalewa satirised Cameroon’s military from within - and helped create the football World Cup hit Waka Waka.
Rigor académico, oficio periodístico
Artículos sobre Paul Biya
Mostrando todos artículos
After 40 years in office, Cameroon’s 89 year old Paul Biya is the second longest serving leader in Africa. He is already eyeing another contest in 2025.
Anglophone grievances run deep and have remained unaddressed for a long time.
Biya’s long rule has robbed Cameroon of its credibility as a stable and peaceful country.
African countries need to make a concerted effort to establish a continental two-term policy.
The African Union’s intervention track record in conflict situations is mixed.
Cameroon’s English speaking people suffer gross marginalisation and are treated as second-class citizens by the Francophone government.
Cameroon being stripped off hosting the Africa Cup of Nations affects its international reputation and is likely to impact the economy.
Ordinary people are being deeply affected by the continued violence tearing apart Cameroon.
Cameroon’s Anglophone crisis must be addressed by the president within the first hundred days.
President Paul Biya’s credibility and legitimacy are increasingly being tarnished, amid growing support for opposition candidates.
Cameroon is facing daunting challenges and the president and his team must mobilise the country to find solutions.
Some human rights activists worry that Cameroon could be the site of Africa’s next civil war.
Africa needs strong institutions. But they can only be built if there’s a change in leadership.
Principales colaboradores
-
Professor of History, University of Dayton
-
Executive director, Africa Institute of South Africa, Human Sciences Research Council
-
PhD candidate in Political Studies at the Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Johannesburg
-
Researcher, Sciences Po
-
Senior Lecturer in Sport Business Management, Leeds Beckett University
-
Extraordinary Lecturer, University of Pretoria
-
Senior Lecturer in Anthropology, University of the Witwatersrand
-
Professor of Journalism and Creative Media Industries, Texas Tech University
-
Associate Professor of International Studies, University of Nottingham
-
Professor of Francophone Studies (Africa, Caribbean), Faculty Affiliate with Africana Studies, World Literature Program and Human Rights Pracice, University of Arizona
