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My Dear South Africans

I first came to your country in 2010 as a young journalist, full of curiosity, optimism, and hope. Johannesburg’s energy was unforgettable, but it was Soweto that truly left a lasting impression on me. Walking through the homes of Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu, I felt the weight of history and the triumph of a

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Crisis Communication and the Papal Visit to Cameroon

Cameroon is hosting a historic visit by hashtag#PopeLeoXIV. While the nation gathered in major hubs, my professional duties took me to the hinterlands: hashtag#Ngaoundéré, hashtag#Ngaoui, hashtag#Ngaoundal, and hashtag#Dir to communicate on vital council projects aligned with the hashtag#SDGs in education, water, and housing. Despite being in the field, I’m closely following highlights of the Pontiff’s

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Africa Needs Energy Sovereignty

As the World Trade Organization (WTO) delegates gather in Yaoundé this Thursday, March 26, the official agenda will cover trade rules, digital protocols, etc. However, the real conversation will be happening in the shadows of the conflict in Iran-a crisis that has triggered a Global Energy Emergency. 🚨 We are witnessing a “domino effect” across

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SOCIAL CAPITAL | SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | INSTITUTIONAL ETHICS

These days, reflecting on God and Grace has reminded me that be it in the public service, development world, or leadership, our plans only succeed when they respect the human spirit. While we often discuss “Economic Resilience” through the lens of data and fiscal policy, the calendar of these days is unique because it suggests

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Rethinking the Public Service: From Bureaucracy to High-Performance

Across Africa, the public sector is often viewed through the lens of a “branding crisis”-labeled as unproductive and rigid. While these stereotypes persist, they overlook a silent, data-driven revolution currently taking place in hashtag#Cameroon. As the Communicator-in-chief of the Ministry of Decentralization and Local Development (hashtag#MINDDEVEL), I am witnessing this shift firsthand. We recently concluded

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