Sustaining our pride
Of the political changes that have made Cameroon unique on the African continent, reunification stands out tall. The first step that concretized a sweet dream was taken on 11 February 1961. On that day, Cameroonians West of the Mungo went to the polls and opted for a reunion with their kindred of the east after 45 years of colonial separation. The referendum (plebiscite) was organized by the United Nations Organisation.Lire aussi : Interview: « Une démarche constructive est celle qui respecte les procédures »
After the former French Cameroons, had become independent on 1st January 1960, and Nigeria looked forward to achieving its own freedom on 1st October 1960, the fate of the former British Southern Cameroons had to be decided by the people themselves. Consequently, the United Nations under whose mandate the two territories were administered had to act fast.Lire aussi : Réforme du Code électoral: Une coalition qui questionne