Human Rights Law

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

The Necessity of Comprehensive Peacebuilding in Cameroon’s Anglophone Crisis: Governance, Justice, and Human Security.

Dr. Nelson Agbor April 9, 2026

The prolonged Anglophone crisis in Cameroon is one of the most complex and deeply rooted conflicts in modern Africa, characterised by historical grievances, governance failures, and increasing violence. Since 2016, tensions between the central government and Anglophone regions have developed into an armed conflict marked by widespread human

Article 2 of the Cameroonian Constitution Revisited: Democratic Principles and Constitutional Crisis of Executive Appointment and Mandate Extension.

Dr. Nelson Agbor April 7, 2026

Article 2 of the Constitution of Cameroon holds a fundamental role within the country’s constitutional framework. It asserts that national sovereignty resides with the people, who exercise it either through elected representatives or via a referendum. The provision further affirms the democratic nature of the state, emphasising that

State Symbolism and Authoritarian Drift: Compulsory Presidential Iconography in Contemporary Gabon.

Dr. Nelson Agbor April 5, 2026

The statement issued by the Gabonese government, as shown in the attached document, indicates a worrisome shift in the relationship between state authority and personal life. Framed under the banners of “national unity” and “republican values,” the directive requires every household to display two official portraits of the

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

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

Three Deaths Too Many: Child Victimisation, Social Breakdown, and the Urgent Need for Protection in Cameroon.

Dr. Nelson Agbor March 28, 2026

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

Legacies of Exploitation: Why Reparations for Slavery and Colonialism Remain Urgent in the 21st Century.

Dr. Nelson Agbor March 27, 2026

The issue of reparations for the historical injustices of slavery and colonialism has re-emerged as a key topic in international human rights discussions, especially following United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/78/234, which urges renewed global focus on reparatory justice. This resolution indicates a growing awareness that the legacies

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.

The Necessity of Comprehensive Peacebuilding in Cameroon’s Anglophone Crisis: Governance, Justice, and Human Security.

Article 2 of the Cameroonian Constitution Revisited: Democratic Principles and Constitutional Crisis of Executive Appointment and Mandate Extension.

State Symbolism and Authoritarian Drift: Compulsory Presidential Iconography in Contemporary Gabon.

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

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

Three Deaths Too Many: Child Victimisation, Social Breakdown, and the Urgent Need for Protection in Cameroon.

Legacies of Exploitation: Why Reparations for Slavery and Colonialism Remain Urgent in the 21st Century.

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Dr Nelson A. Agbor