The Profile of the Main Opposition Candidate Is Issa Tchiroma Bakary a Distractor or a Liberator? By The Afrisocrat Political Desk | 2025 Presidential Election Special Early Life & Education Born on 10 September 1949 in Garoua, northern Cameroon, Issa Tchiroma Bakary grew up in a respected family where his father served as an advisor to the Lamido. This upbringing instilled in him deep values of responsibility, discipline, and service to the community. After early schooling in Douala, he pursued technical training in transport and materials engineering before traveling to Paris. At the University of Paris (Jussieu), he prepared for a PhD in mathematics before redirecting his focus to mechanical engineering at ISMCM, graduating as a railway engineer. Returning home, he worked at Regifercam in Douala, embodying the discipline and pragmatism of a technocrat committed to service. Imprisonment & Political Rise In...
THE ROLE OF ELDERS IN BUILDING STRONG AFRICAN COMMUNITIES TODAY Across Africa, elders have always been revered as the keepers of wisdom, tradition, and cultural identity. In villages, towns, and even modern cities, their voices carry weight because they represent the collective memory of the community. Though times are changing, the role of elders remains essential in sustaining strong African societies. MEDIATORS IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION Elders often serve as neutral arbiters during disputes—whether family disagreements, land conflicts, or community misunderstandings. Their authority is rooted in respect and experience, making them trusted mediators of peace and harmony. In many communities, decisions made by elders are binding because they are seen as fair and rooted in justice. CUSTODIANS OF TRADITION AND CULTURE Through oral storytelling, proverbs, and rituals, elders preserve Africa’s rich traditions, values, and customs. They are living libraries, ensuring that cultural practices, ...