Rule of Law

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Dr Nelson A. Agbor