In the past few weeks, I have watched with utter dismay, anguish and sadness developments in North West and South West Cameroon: notably, the demonstration by Common Law lawyers in Bamenda in October and on November 8; the demonstration by Common Law lawyers in Buea on November 10; and the teachers' strike that began on November 22, and is affecting institutions of academic learning from primary through secondary and higher education in both regions of the country. These events endanger the rule of law and education, which are two very sensitive pillars of our national fabric and human development. They also bring to the fore grievances that demonstrate the disaffection of a sizable segment of our population with the manner in which the Biya government approaches governance in these critical sectors. These very unfortunate events have also exposed to the entire Cameroonian population as well as the international community the inability of the authorities to listen to the voi...
“ Having a low opinion of yourself is not "modesty". It's self-destruction. Holding your uniqueness in high regard is not "egotism". It's a necessary precondition to happiness and success”. ~ Bobbe Sommer Into every generation, different kinds of women are born. Some with greater strengths, some more intelligent, some smarter, others too sensitive, others gentle. Whether shy, soft spoken, loud or assertive, fast or slow, organized or disorganized, in our own little way, We Are Super Women. Every woman, in my opinion, whether tall or short, pretty, fat or thin, rich or poor, is unique in her own way; she just has not figured that out yet. Trying to live the life of another woman will only get you confused and depressed. We were all made differently and have different paths to follow. We come across lots of people in our daily lives; through social Medias, behind our screens, by coincidence etc. and admire them. Of course it’s OK and but...
"Country pipo".... While we are all getting entertained and excited about politics in America, back home there is "fire on the mountain ....a big big fire". Anglophone lawyers have been on strike in the anglophone region of Cameroon; Bamenda as well as in Buea respectively for a while now. The big question is ; What in God's name will make our respectable " Men of law" to march the streets of Bamenda and Buea! The answer is; there have been a Series of events that led to this final move. Their grievances are many and has been tabled to the right channel ; the president of the Bar , but despite all attempts, their request seems to fall on deaf ears. Like many other cameroonians, I failed to grasp thier intensions or reasons for their decision. But with the statement made by Barrister Akere T. Muna, the picture becomes clearer. "Forcing learned gentlemen of the law into the streets robed in their wigs and gowns is something n...
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