The “Chef De Terre” And Landed Property Rights Under Cameroonian Law
Land rights management procedures under Cameroonian law witness the involvement of a multiplicity of actors both at the central and external services of the administration. Amongst these actors are the Heads of Administrative Unit whose pivotal role over the years has earned them the title of "chef de Terre", meaning that almost everything concerning land rights is on their shoulders. In the recent past, Cameroonians have been calling for land reforms based on the difficulties they face in accessing and preserving land rights. Many stakeholders point an accusing finger on these authorities. This work seeks to understand the role of these authorities and evaluate their implication. The work equally projects land right as a human right which should be considered as fundamental human right for better protection. It is a must read.