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...
TOP 10 AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES FOR A WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION (2025 EDITION) As Africa emerges on the global academic stage, its top universities are delivering stellar education rooted in both local relevance and global excellence. Here's a look at the continent’s elite institutions—where they are, what they offer, and how to apply. 1. University of Cape Town (UCT) – Cape Town, South Africa Location: Rondebosch, Cape Town Website: uct.ac.za Courses: Offered across six faculties—Commerce, Engineering & the Built Environment, Health Sciences, Law, Science, Humanities—with bachelor’s to doctoral levels . Admission Requirements: Highly competitive (~4.85% acceptance rate) . Typically includes strong secondary school grades, standardized test scores (where applicable), and relevant subject prerequisites. Visit UCT's admissions portal for details. 2. University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) – Johannesburg, South Africa Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng Website: wits.ac.za Courses: Broad-r...