Publications

The Crisis of Democratic Backsliding and Institutional Resilience: The Case of the African Union.

By Dr. Pippie Hugues|2026-03-24T07:35:49+00:00March 23rd, 2026|Categories: Governance & Democracy Initiative, Publications|Tags: , |

By Dr Pippie Hugues  Executive Summary Since the turn of the 21st century, the African continent has undergone significant transformation in its governance architecture. The transition from the Organization of African Unity (OAU) to [...]

From the Vatican to Cameroon: Implications of Pope Leo’s Visit on the Peace and Governance Ecosystem

By Antem Anthony and Enowbachem Agbortanyi|2026-03-17T15:36:54+00:00March 17th, 2026|Categories: Peace & Security, Policy, Publications|Tags: |

Introduction The Vatican has officially announced that Pope Leo will visit Cameroon from April 15–18, 2026, marking the first papal trip to the country since Pope Benedict XVI’s visit in March 2009. Historically, relations between [...]

The UK’s Visa Brake: A Blow to Global Education Opportunity and Human Rights

By Enowbachem Agbortanyi|2026-03-24T15:17:33+00:00March 17th, 2026|Categories: Peace & Security, Policy, Publications|Tags: , |

By Enowbachem Agbortanyi Introduction In March 2026, the United Kingdom introduced a new “visa brake” policy halting student visa issuance to applicants from four countries: Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan. While the UK government [...]

The WHO PEN-Plus: A Framework to promote Equitable Chronic Disease Coverage in Private Health Insurance

By Dr Solange Dabou, Nji Seraphin Ombel Musa and Constantine Asahngwa, Ph.D|2026-03-10T08:50:53+00:00March 10th, 2026|Categories: Health, Publications|Tags: , |

By Solange Dabou, Nji Seraphin Ombel Musa, Constantine Asahngwa & Ronald Gobina Executive summary Chronic diseases are driving catastrophic health expenditures in Cameroon, where out‑of‑pocket payments dominate. Despite the existence of private health insurance, [...]

Thirty Years On: Cameroon’s 1996 Constitution — Promise, Paradox, and the Case for Real Reform

By Enowbachem Agbortanyi|2026-03-10T10:43:30+00:00March 9th, 2026|Categories: Peace & Security, Publications|Tags: |

By Enowbachem Agbortanyi Thirty years after Cameroon’s 1996 Constitution promised decentralization and democracy, the reality remains one of central control and unfulfilled rights. On 18 January 1996, Cameroon enacted what was then considered a [...]

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