Administrative Law

Fractured Solidarity: Xenophobia, Historical Amnesia, and the Crisis of Pan-Africanism in South Africa.

Dr. Nelson Agbor April 24, 2026

The resurgence of xenophobic violence in South Africa is a deeply destabilising social and political phenomenon with regional implications. Over the past decade, periodic outbreaks of violence have targeted African migrants—particularly those from Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Somalia, and Ethiopia—causing deaths, displacement, and the destruction of livelihoods. These incidents

CAMEROON DEMOCRATIC BACKSLIDING: PAUL BIYA’S INSTITUTIONALISATION OF A MONARCHICAL SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT

Dr. Nelson Agbor April 24, 2026

By Dr Tarh Ntantang ABSTRACT This article interrogates the phenomenon of democratic backsliding in Cameroon under the long-standing presidency of Paul Biya. It advances the central argument that the Cameroonian political system has gradually evolved into a quasi-monarchical order characterised by extreme centralisation of authority, erosion of institutional

Opposition, Constitutionalism, and Accountability in Cameroon: The Singular Role of Maurice Kamto in Challenging the Consolidation of Executive Power.

Dr. Nelson Agbor April 23, 2026

The complaint submitted by the Cameroon Renaissance Movement (CRM) to the African Union (AU) regarding an alleged “unconstitutional change of government” in Cameroon raises complex legal, institutional, and political questions that extend beyond the immediate national context. At its core, the complaint invokes continental norms embedded in the

From Property Rights to Security of Tenure: A Critical Analysis of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 and the Evolution of English Land Law.

Dr. Nelson Agbor April 22, 2026

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 marks one of the most substantial recalibrations of landlord–tenant relations in England since the Housing Act 1988. Enacted in October 2025 and coming into effect on 1 May 2026, the Act dismantles the assured shorthold tenancy (AST) regime and replaces it with a

Performative Peace and Political Reality: Evaluating State Sincerity in Conflict Resolution in Cameroon’s Anglophone Crisis amid Pope Leo XIV’s Speech.

Dr. Nelson Agbor April 16, 2026

The question of sustainable peace in Cameroon remains one of the most pressing political and humanitarian crises in contemporary Africa. Despite repeated official rhetoric emphasising unity and stability, mounting evidence from humanitarian organisations, civil society actors, and international observers points to a persistent gap between state discourse and

An Intellectual Threat to Authoritarian Stability: The Persistent Political Anxiety of the CPDM Regime in the Face of Maurice Kamto.

Dr. Nelson Agbor April 14, 2026

Contemporary political dynamics in Cameroon reveal a recurrent pattern: the ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) appears persistently reactive, often entering what may be analytically described as “defensive panic mode” whenever Maurice Kamto undertakes a significant political act. This paper argues that such reactions are neither incidental nor

Sacred Legitimacy and Secular Power: The Political Risks of Papal Diplomacy in Contemporary Cameroon.

Dr. Nelson Agbor April 12, 2026

The eminent visit of Pope Leo XIV to Cameroon takes place amid a highly charged political and human rights context that demands rigorous scholarly scrutiny. While papal diplomacy traditionally emphasises pastoral care, reconciliation, and moral guidance, such visits are never politically neutral. In Cameroon, where state authority has

Unconstitutional Amendments? Assessing Cameroon’s 2008 and April 2026 Constitutional Revisions under Article 64

Dr. Nelson Agbor April 4, 2026

The constitutional trajectory of Cameroon has entered a critical phase following the April 2026 tabling of a reform bill introducing a Vice President, alongside the enduring legacy of the 2008 constitutional amendments. These developments must be scrutinised against Article 64 of the Constitution, which entrenches a substantive limitation

Constitutional Reform and Executive Reconfiguration in Cameroon: A Critical Analysis of Articles 5, 6, 7, 10, 53 and 66 and the Politics of the Vice Presidency.

Dr. Nelson Agbor April 3, 2026

The ongoing constitutional reform process in Cameroon, especially the proposed amendments to Articles 5, 6, 7, 10, 53, and 66, marks a pivotal moment in the development of the country’s constitutional framework. These reforms, most notably the reintroduction of the Vice Presidency, must be viewed within a broader

Surveillance in Plain Sight: Facial Recognition Technology, Public Security, and the Erosion of Privacy and Human Rights in the United Kingdom.

Dr. Nelson Agbor March 31, 2026

Facial recognition technology (FRT) has rapidly transitioned from a speculative idea to an essential component of modern surveillance systems. This change is particularly evident in British high streets, where police forces are increasingly using live facial recognition systems. Recent statistics reveal that 8.6 million faces were scanned within

Fractured Solidarity: Xenophobia, Historical Amnesia, and the Crisis of Pan-Africanism in South Africa.

CAMEROON DEMOCRATIC BACKSLIDING: PAUL BIYA’S INSTITUTIONALISATION OF A MONARCHICAL SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT

Opposition, Constitutionalism, and Accountability in Cameroon: The Singular Role of Maurice Kamto in Challenging the Consolidation of Executive Power.

From Property Rights to Security of Tenure: A Critical Analysis of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 and the Evolution of English Land Law.

Performative Peace and Political Reality: Evaluating State Sincerity in Conflict Resolution in Cameroon’s Anglophone Crisis amid Pope Leo XIV’s Speech.

An Intellectual Threat to Authoritarian Stability: The Persistent Political Anxiety of the CPDM Regime in the Face of Maurice Kamto.

Sacred Legitimacy and Secular Power: The Political Risks of Papal Diplomacy in Contemporary Cameroon.

Unconstitutional Amendments? Assessing Cameroon’s 2008 and April 2026 Constitutional Revisions under Article 64

Constitutional Reform and Executive Reconfiguration in Cameroon: A Critical Analysis of Articles 5, 6, 7, 10, 53 and 66 and the Politics of the Vice Presidency.

Surveillance in Plain Sight: Facial Recognition Technology, Public Security, and the Erosion of Privacy and Human Rights in the United Kingdom.

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Dr Nelson A. Agbor