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...
HOW TO NURTURE STRONG FAMILY BONDS IN A MODERN AFRICAN SOCIETY In Africa, the family has always been the foundation of society. Strong families create strong communities, and strong communities build strong nations. Yet in today’s modern world—shaped by technology, urban migration, and global influences—maintaining family unity requires intentional effort. Balancing modern life with cultural values is the secret to building resilient families that can withstand challenges. TIPS FOR NURTURING STRONG FAMILY BONDS SHARE MEALS TOGETHER Eating together has always been central in African culture. It is a time not just for food, but for storytelling, laughter, and connection. In modern homes, make it a tradition to share at least one meal together daily or weekly, without distractions like phones or television. TEACH CHILDREN TRADITIONS AND STORIES Children must know where they come from to understand who they are. Share folktales, proverbs, songs, and family history with them. This gives the...