The Zangalewa Dance Troupe, inspired by the Cameroonian band Zangalewa, performs in a prison in Kenya.
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His band Zangalewa satirised Cameroon’s military from within - and helped create the football World Cup hit Waka Waka.
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya
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After 40 years in office, Cameroon’s 89 year old Paul Biya is the second longest serving leader in Africa. He is already eyeing another contest in 2025.
Cameroonian demonstrators in Belgium demand President Biya step down and release all political prisoners.
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Anglophone grievances run deep and have remained unaddressed for a long time.
President Paul Biya during a visit to China in 2018.
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Biya’s long rule has robbed Cameroon of its credibility as a stable and peaceful country.
Ivory Coast’s President Alassane Ouattara attends a ceremony to mark the 60th anniversary of the country’s independence from France on August 7.
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African countries need to make a concerted effort to establish a continental two-term policy.
Supporters of Cameroonian President Paul Biya outside the French embassy in Yaounde.
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The African Union’s intervention track record in conflict situations is mixed.
The government of President Paul Biya is accused of committing atrocities against opponents.
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Cameroon’s English speaking people suffer gross marginalisation and are treated as second-class citizens by the Francophone government.
Cameroonian legend Roger Milla (C) in action against England in the 1990 World Cup.
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Cameroon being stripped off hosting the Africa Cup of Nations affects its international reputation and is likely to impact the economy.
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya being sworn in for a seventh consecutive term on the 6th November 2018.
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Ordinary people are being deeply affected by the continued violence tearing apart Cameroon.
Cameroon President Paul Biya during the presidential elections in October.
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Cameroon’s Anglophone crisis must be addressed by the president within the first hundred days.
Cameroonian President Paul Biya votes in the presidential elections in the capital Yaounde. He has been in power for 36 years.
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President Paul Biya’s credibility and legitimacy are increasingly being tarnished, amid growing support for opposition candidates.
Cameroon’s Paul Biya, president since 1982 is seeking another term in October.
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Cameroon is facing daunting challenges and the president and his team must mobilise the country to find solutions.
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has been in charge for nearly 40 years. His people want change.
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Some human rights activists worry that Cameroon could be the site of Africa’s next civil war.
Democratic Republic of Congo’s President Joseph Kabila. Time to step aside.
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Africa needs strong institutions. But they can only be built if there’s a change in leadership.