Cameroon: Governance failures exposed by international disputes

After 44 years of governance under Paul Biya, hefty financial rulings against the Cameroonian state have raised questions about the effectiveness of public administration. Revelations by lawyer Emmanuel Pensy, despite his support for the Biya regime, concerning the Olembé and Sundance Resources cases have renewed debate over administrative coordination and decision-makers’ accountability. The disputes also raise concerns about transparency and the state’s ability to protect national interests.