Another twist on the Anglophone problem

What started some three months ago as a simple protest by Common Law Lawyers, based mainly on what they saw as government’s reluctance to provide an English version of the OHADA law, and were later joined by Teachers’ Unions in the two Anglophone Regions, has taken another twist. The President has appointed, just as he promised in his end of year speech, a commission which is hoped will promote bilingualism and multiculturalism in Cameroon. The Commission goes under the name National Commission on the Promotion of Bilingualism and Multiculturalism, (NCPBM) in Cameroon. In fairness to Mr. President, we appreciate his…