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Senate (Cameroon)
The Senate is the upper house of the Parliament of Cameroon. History The Senate was created in 1996 after an amendment to the constitution created the upper chamber. However, power to convene the Electoral College and call elections for the Senate remained with the President. President Paul Biya chose not to do so until he signed decree 2013/056 on 27 February 2013, which set 14 April as the election date. Electoral system The Senate has 100 seats, of which 70 are elected and 30 appointed by the President, with each region having 10 Senators. The elected seats are elected by the 10,636 members of the 360 municipal councils. Elections to the Senate were held for the first time on 14 April 2013.Focus On: Cameroon’s First Senate Race IFES |
Parliament Of Cameroon
The Parliament of Cameroon is the legislature of Cameroon. A bicameral body, it consists of the Senate and the National Assembly. IPU The parliament is composed of 187 members, 180 MPs and 100 senators. References Politics of Cameroon |
Isabelle Tokpanou
Isabelle Marie Ndjole Assouho (born 27 November 1936, in Kribi) is a Cameroonian politician. She was elected senator for the East Region during the first senatorial elections held on 14 April 2013. As a university professor, she was chairman of the board of Yaounde and was replaced by on 29 June 2016. For five years, she was State Secretary at the Ministry of National Education (now the Ministry of Secondary Education). She is married and has four children. Education and career Holder of a Baccalaureate obtained in 1957, Tokpanou pursued graduate studies in France where she graduated with a degree in natural sciences in 1963, a DEA in animal physiology in 1975 and a PhD in animal physiology in 1978, all obtained at the University of Poitiers. In 1963, she began her professional career teaching high schools in Benin, Ivory Coast and France until 1975, when she became an assistant in animal physiology at the University of Benin, today University of Lome in Togo. In 1978, she ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Politics Of Cameroon
The politics of Cameroon takes place in a framework of a unitary republic, unitary presidential system, presidential republic, whereby the President of Cameroon is both head of state and head of government, and of a multi-party system. A prime ministerial position exists and is nominally head of government, implying a Semi-presidential republic, semi-presidential system, although de facto only serves to assist the president. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the Forms of government, government and the National Assembly of Cameroon. Political background The government adopted legislation in 1997 to authorize the formation of multiple political parties and ease restrictions on forming civil associations and private newspapers. Cameroon's first multiparty legislative and presidential elections were held in 1992 followed by municipal elections in 1996 and another round of legislative and presidential elections in 1997. Because the gove ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Honoré Djomo Kamga
Honoré is a name of French origin and may refer to several people or places: Given name Sovereigns of Monaco Lords of Monaco * Honoré I of Monaco Princes of Monaco * Honoré II of Monaco * Honoré III of Monaco * Honoré IV of Monaco * Honoré V of Monaco Other people *Honoré de Balzac, (1799–1850) French novelist and playwright *Honoré Beaugrand, (1848–1906) Canadian journalist and politician *Honoré Daumier, (1808–1879) French artist *Jean-Honoré Fragonard, (1732–1806) French painter *Honoré Willsie Morrow (1880-1940), American author, magazine editor *Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau, (1749–1791) French writer and statesman *Honoré d'Urfé, (1568–1625) French novelist Surname *Carl Honoré, Canadian journalist *Christophe Honoré, (b. 1970) French writer and director *Dalton W. Honoré (b. 1943) American politician * Hector Honoré, (1905–1983) American auto racer *Henry Honoré, (Henry Hamilton Honoré, c. 1824–1916) American businessman * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West Region (Cameroon)
The West Region (french: Région de l'Ouest) is 14,000 km2 of territory located in the central-western portion of the Republic of Cameroon. It borders the Northwest Region to the northwest, the Adamawa Region to the northeast, the Centre Region to the southeast, the Littoral Region to the southwest, and the Southwest Region to the west. The West Region is the smallest of Cameroon's ten regions in area, yet it has the highest population density. As home to the enterprising Bamum and Bamileke kingdoms, the West is an economic bright spot and one of Cameroon's more developed regions. This progressive development is tempered by the strong traditional culture that persists among the Bamileke and the province's other major ethnic group, the Bamum (sometimes ''Bamoum'', ''Bamun'', ''Bamoun''). Geography Land The West sits at the geologic crossroads of Cameroon; the soil varies greatly within a relatively small land area. The land along the Noun River and at the Bamendjing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Southwest Region (Cameroon)
The Southwest Region or South-West Region () is a region in Cameroon. Its capital is Buea. , its population was 1,553,320. Along with the Northwest Region, it is one of the two Anglophone (English-speaking) regions of Cameroon. Various Ambazonian nationalist and separatist factions regard the ''Sud-Ouest'' region as being distinct as a polity from Cameroon. Administration The region is divided into six divisions or departments: Fako, Koupé-Manengouba, Lebialem, Manyu, Meme, and Ndian. These are in turn broken down into subdivisions. Presidentially appointed senior divisional officers () and subdivisional officers () govern each respectively. Ambazonian separatism Separatists from the Ambazonia administration regard both the Nord-Ouest (Northwest) and Sud-Ouest (Southwest) regions as being constituent components of their envisaged breakaway state. Geography The region was notable for having the first English-speaking university in Cameroon (the University of Buea). Towns i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Region (Cameroon)
The South Region (french: Région du Sud) is located in the southwestern and south-central portion of the Republic of Cameroon. It is bordered to the east by the East Region, to the north by the Centre Region, to the northwest by the Littoral Region, to the west by the Gulf of Guinea (part of the Atlantic Ocean), and to the south by the countries of Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Congo. The South occupies 47,720 km2 of territory, making it the fourth largest region in the nation. The major ethnic groups are the various Beti-Pahuin peoples, such as thEwondo Fang, anBulu The South Region has a fair amount of industry, its main commerce consisting of logging, timber, mining, and offshore oil drilling. Commercial agriculture is also important in the South, the major cash crops being cocoa and rubber. Cattle rearing and fishing are significant economic components, as well. Much of the population is made up of subsistence farmers. 2008 presidential decree abolishes provi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Northwest Region (Cameroon)
The Northwest Region, or North-West Region () is one of ten regions in Cameroon. Its regional capital is Bamenda. The Northwest Region was part of the Southern Cameroons, found in the western highlands of Cameroon. It is bordered to the southwest by the Southwest Region, to the south by the West Region, to the east by the Adamawa Region, and to the north by Nigeria. Various Ambazonian nationalist and separatist factions regard the region as being distinct as a polity from Cameroon. In 1919, the Northwest Region became solely administered by the United Kingdom. In 1961, the region joined the Cameroon. Separatists from the Ambazonia administration regard both the ''Nord-Ouest'' (Northwest) and ''Sud-Ouest'' (Southwest) regions as being constituent components of their envisaged breakaway state. Administration The Northwest Region (known before 2008 as the Northwest Province) is the third most populated province in Cameroon. It has one major metropolitan city, Bamenda, with seve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Region (Cameroon)
The North Region (french: Région du Nord) makes up 66,090 km² of the northern half of The Republic of Cameroon. Neighbouring territories include the Far North Region to the north, the Adamawa Region to the south, Nigeria to the west, Chad to the east, and Central African Republic to the southeast. The city of Garoua is both the political and industrial capital. Garoua is Cameroon's third largest port, despite the fact that the Bénoué River upon which it relies is only navigable for short periods of the year. Major ethnic groups include the Fula or Fulani ( ff, Fulɓe; french: Peul, links=no), who are Islamic pastoralists, and numerous Muslim and animist speakers of Adamawa, Chadic, and Nilo-Saharan languages. French is the language of formal education, and Fulfulde, the language of the Fulbe, is widespread as a ''lingua franca''. 2008 Presidential Decree In 2008, the President of the Republic of Cameroon, President Paul Biya signed decrees abolishing "Provinces" a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geneviève Tjoues
Geneviève Hanlong Tjoues (born 31 January 1944) is a Cameroonian politician who is currently a Vice President of the Senate. Early life and education Geneviève Hanlong was born in Niel in the Littoral region of Cameroon on 31 January 1944. She was orphaned at a young age and grew up under the authority of Catholic nuns in Edéa. She has a certificate of higher education in social economics and in textile and clothing. She studied in France. Career Tjoues was a high school teacher from 1979 until 1997, running the Notre Dame d'Edéa school. In 1978, Tjoues founded the Rainbow Foundation which provides vocational training for young single mothers, and she is considered the "godmother of single mothers" in Edea. In 1995, she founding the company Alpha Lumière Sarl. Tjoues is a member of the Cameroon People's Democratic Movement and president of the women's organisation. She was vice president of the party congress in 2011 and a deputy and vice president of the party in the Nat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Littoral Region (Cameroon)
The Littoral Region (french: Région du Littoral) is a region of Cameroon. Its capital is Douala. , its population was 3,174,437. Its name is due to the region being largely , and associated with the sea coast. The is in the region. 2008 presidential decree abolishes provinces The President of the Republic of Cameroon, , signed decrees in 2008 abolishing "Provinces" and replacing them ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jean-Baptiste Baskouda
Jean-Baptiste Baskouda (born 24 August 1957) is a Cameroonian politician who has served in the Senate of Cameroon since 2013. He was Secretary of State for Territorial Administration from 1985 to 1988 and subsequently served as Deputy Director of the Civil Cabinet of the Presidency. Later, he was appointed as Secretary-General of the Ministry of Labor and Social Security on 26 January 2005. In May 2013, President Biya appointed Baskouda to the newly established Senate. He was one of 30 senators to receive their seats by presidential appointment; the other 70 senators were indirectly elected. Biya appointed three senators for each region, and Baskouda was one of the three to come from the Far North Region. When the Bureau of the Senate was elected on 12 June 2013, Baskouda received the post of Quaestor A ( , , ; "investigator") was a public official in Ancient Rome. There were various types of quaestors, with the title used to describe greatly different offices at different tim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
