Legal Theory

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

Platform Liability and Youth Harm: The Google–Meta Verdict and the Urgent Need for Regulation of Addictive Digital Design.

Dr. Nelson Agbor March 26, 2026

The landmark case of K.G.M. v. Meta et al. marks a key turning point in holding technology companies legally responsible for the mental health effects of their platforms. Decided in March 2026 by a Los Angeles jury, the case found Meta Platforms and Google liable for creating addictive

Reconfiguring Executive Power in Cameroon: The Proposed Vice Presidency and Its Implications for the Anglophone Crisis.

Dr. Nelson Agbor March 24, 2026

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 Extension of Parliamentary and Municipal Mandates in Cameroon to December 2026: Legality, Context, and Democratic Implications.

Dr. Nelson Agbor March 20, 2026

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

Quashing Justice? The Supreme Court of Cameroon and the Fragility of the Rule of Law in the NERA 10 Case.

Dr. Nelson Agbor March 19, 2026

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

Executive Influence and the Erosion of Judicial Independence in Cameroon: The Martinez Zogo Case.

Dr. Nelson Agbor March 19, 2026

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

Regulatory Inconsistency and Institutional Credibility: A Legal Analysis of CAF’s Decision to Strip Senegal’s AFCON Title.

Dr. Nelson Agbor March 18, 2026

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

Escalation Without Strategy: Evaluating the Iran War and the Risks of Long-Term Regional Destabilisation.

Dr. Nelson Agbor March 11, 2026

The escalation of hostilities involving Iran has significantly changed the strategic landscape of the Middle East and increased global economic and security concerns. What started as a few limited confrontations and proxy clashes has gradually developed into a more direct and dangerous conflict involving Iran, Israel, the United

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.

Platform Liability and Youth Harm: The Google–Meta Verdict and the Urgent Need for Regulation of Addictive Digital Design.

Reconfiguring Executive Power in Cameroon: The Proposed Vice Presidency and Its Implications for the Anglophone Crisis.

The Extension of Parliamentary and Municipal Mandates in Cameroon to December 2026: Legality, Context, and Democratic Implications.

Quashing Justice? The Supreme Court of Cameroon and the Fragility of the Rule of Law in the NERA 10 Case.

Executive Influence and the Erosion of Judicial Independence in Cameroon: The Martinez Zogo Case.

Regulatory Inconsistency and Institutional Credibility: A Legal Analysis of CAF’s Decision to Strip Senegal’s AFCON Title.

Escalation Without Strategy: Evaluating the Iran War and the Risks of Long-Term Regional Destabilisation.

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Dr Nelson A. Agbor