Where law meets governance. Administrative law is the lens through which we examine how public institutions exercise power—the rules, procedures, and accountability mechanisms that govern the agencies shaping our daily lives. Here we explore the tension between state authority and individual rights, the legitimacy of bureaucratic decision-making, and the crucial question: who watches the watchers?
The ongoing abuse of children in Cameroon is one of the most troubling social and human rights issues facing the country today. Throughout the nation, children continue to experience violence, sexual abuse, neglect, and even death at the hands of adults who are supposed to protect them. These
The tabling of a constitutional reform bill to establish the position of Vice President in Cameroon’s National Assembly signifies a potentially important institutional change within the country’s semi-presidential system. Although the details of the bill are still being debated in parliament, early signs suggest it could be part
The proposed extension of parliamentary and municipal mandates in Cameroon to December 2026 should be viewed within a broader pattern of electoral delays and constitutional manoeuvring that have increasingly shaped the country’s political path. Originally, legislative and municipal elections scheduled for 2025 were postponed through a series of
The rule of law, as a core principle of constitutional governance, requires that legal procedures be fair, predictable, and guided by established standards of justice. In Cameroon, however, the handling of high-profile political and criminal cases has increasingly raised concerns about systemic flaws in judicial independence and procedural
The principle of the separation of powers remains a fundamental element of constitutional democracy, designed to ensure that the executive, legislative, and judicial branches function independently to prevent abuse of authority. In Cameroon, however, this principle, although formally enshrined in the Constitution, has increasingly come under scrutiny due
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeals Board’s decision in March 2026 to strip Senegal of its Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title marks one of the most contentious governance interventions in modern African sport. Senegal initially secured a 1–0 victory over Morocco in extra time in the
The replacement of Hon. Théodore Datouo as Speaker of Cameroon’s National Assembly, succeeding Hon. Cavaye Yeguie Djibril after more than three decades in office, marks a potentially significant moment in the country’s political trajectory. Cavaye, who had presided over the Assembly since 1992, embodied institutional continuity within a
The UK Home Secretary’s decision to ban the annual Al-Quds Day march in London marks a major intervention in the country’s long-standing tradition of political protest. The march, which shows solidarity with Palestinians and opposes Israeli policies, has been held annually in London for decades, reportedly for about
Visiting Lecturer in Law exploring the intersection of human rights, constitutional governance, and international law. Passionate about accessible legal education and meaningful scholarship.
