Cameroon Youth 'Frustrated': DW Skips Colonial Footprint, Again
DW's piece asks if Cameroon's 'frustrated' youth will vote, framing instability as an internal grievance. It's a classic move: focus on the symptom, ignore the root cause. This isn't just about local governance; it's about a history of resource extraction and political interference. France, for instance, still maintains a 'colonial pact' with many African nations, including Cameroon, dictating
fiscal and monetary policy and benefiting from resource wealth. When corporations tied to geopolitical powers siphon off profits, and Western-backed leaders maintain stability at all costs (see Biya's 40-year rule, propped up by 'development aid' and military cooperation), 'frustration' is a polite understatement for economic strangulation. The question isn't *if* they'll vote, but *who* benefits
from the current political theatre.