Study of the historical evolution of political systems and types of government of African states - examines characteristics of colonialism through annexation and under the systems of protectorates, mandates and trusteeship, and the access to independence; discusses the problems of frontiers, interethnic relations and dependence, failures of federalism, the role of central government, obstacles to decentralization, etc.; comments on international law. References.

Quelle forme d'Etat pour les pays d'Afrique subsaharienne ? Ces pays doivent-ils choisir la forme d'Etat de leurs ex-métropoles du temps de la colonisation ? Telle est la problématique qui se dégage des conférences données par deux éminents professeurs à Yaoundé en juin 2004, que l'auteur questionne en première partie. Dans la suite de l'ouvrage, l'auteur se propose de discuter l'importation de ce modèle politique en Afrique, et tout spécialement au Cameroun.

Gathering researchers from or towards Global South epistemologies, this book enriches the debate on crucial questions for liberation in the South and the improvement of South relations. It argues that coloniality and colonialism are not outdated phenomena of the historical past, but contemporary marks that remain repressed. The dominance of Eurocentric paradigm in the social sciences explains the long-lasting detachment between thinkers and politicians from the Global South, which have been historically presented according to their respective relations with the West (Europe and North America). The dialogue on common problems and challenges to people and societies in the South, largely derived from their colonial past and condition, is still sparing. This book actively promotes and demonstrates the value of intercultural dialogue and debate amongst voices from within the Global South on issues to do with decoloniality, cultural rights, law and politics.