Leadership in Cameroon

In this episode’s discussion with one of Cameroon’s leading political scientists and thinkers Professor Tatah Mentan, we dive deep into the rule of 92 year-old Paul Biya, one of Africa’s longest-serving presidents. From his rise to prime minister in 1975 to his presidency from 1982 till date, we explore how Biya has maintained his dominance not just over Cameroon’s citizenry but over much younger and ambitious political elites as well. We unpack what his leadership style and tactics tell us about political power, the rule of men over the rule of law, what enables generational silence and the impact of all this on Cameroon’s youth.