Tazoacha Francis

About Tazoacha Francis

Francis Tazoacha is the Director of Peace and Security at the Nkafu Policy Institute. He has a Master’s Degree in Natural Resources and Peace from the United Nations University for Peace in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Cameroon Welcomes Emmanuel Macron: A Visit Amid Multidimensional Challenges

By Dr Steve TAMETONG, Tazoacha Francis and Dr. Delmas Tsafack|2022-08-12T09:25:29+00:00August 12th, 2022|Categories: Governance & Democracy Initiative, Publications|Tags: , , |

The press conference given by President Biya and President Macron gave an insight into the content of their one-on-one exchanges. Many points of convergence emerged on subjects relating to bilateral cooperation and international current affairs.

Gender-Based Violence: Beyond the Crises in Cameroon and Effects on Mental Well-Being

By Tazoacha Francis, Claudia Masa and Dr. Odette KIBU|2022-07-12T09:05:15+00:00July 12th, 2022|Categories: Education & Health Policy, Publications|Tags: , , |

However, Gender-based violence in Cameroon has been an existing reality prior to these crises and occurs even in areas where guns are silent. As a result, the mental health condition of the abused women and girls may be affected, including depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and substance use disorder.

On the Resurgence of Military Coups d’états in Africa

By Tazoacha Francis|2022-05-23T15:00:51+00:00May 19th, 2022|Categories: Peace & Security, Publications|Tags: |

Given that the international and regional bodies have not adequately addressed the civilian coups in which elections are rigged, presidential term limits prolonged, and or transforming the presidency into a monarchy, this has prompted the military to take over with the claim of redressing the situation.

ALPHA CONDÉ: THE END

By Dr Steve TAMETONG and Tazoacha Francis|2022-05-05T14:59:51+00:00May 5th, 2022|Categories: Governance & Democracy Initiative, Publications|Tags: |

Alpha Condé had carried out a constitutional forcible passage that undermined the democratic aspirations of the Guinean people. The second indicator, a corollary of the first, is the poisonous socio-political climate exacerbated by a severe economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Are Sanctions an Effective Remedy for Guinea’s Recent Coup?

By Henri KOUAM, Dr Steve TAMETONG and Tazoacha Francis|2022-04-25T11:34:12+00:00April 25th, 2022|Categories: Peace & Security, Publications|Tags: , |

The Economic Community of West African States has suspended Guinea’s position and decision-making power in the economic bloc.  The African Union has equally followed suit, not least because this stands in stark contrast from the AU Charter on Elections, Democracy, and Governance, specifically Article IV and V.

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