The Bamiléké, scapegoats of a failing state

Author: camer.bePublished on: June 11, 2026Country: Cameroon

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The Bamiléké, scapegoats of a failing state

The article accuses the Cameroonian state of using the Bamiléké community as a scapegoat for its own failures. It denounces political manipulation of ethnic tensions to cover up bad governance. The Bamiléké allegedly face systematic discrimination and stigmatization. The economic crisis and collapse of public services are presented as the real issue, diverted by a victimizing discourse.

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