GOOD GOVERNANCE IN SUB-SAHARAN COUNTRIES: THE ROLE OF THE AU IN PROMOTING GOOD GOVERNANCE IN CAMEROON

Humanities

Constitutional changes, improper handling of diversity, weakened civil society, and an inability to institutionalize efficient policies are just a few of Africa's governance difficulties. In Cameroon, the corrupt practices that are maintained at the state department level usually thwart attempts to promote good governance. The gap between the affluent and the poor in the nation has widened as a result of corruption's contribution to injustice and inequality. Corruption is rampant in the customs agency as well as other government agencies including the police and gendarmerie. It's commonly claimed that anything is possible with enough money, and those who deal in human parts or transfer illegal products do so with ease thanks to the dishonest uniform men we see on our roads. In our port facilities, where import and export are conducted, corruption is also rife. Businesses engaged in import and export rob the government of enormous quantities of money with the help of customs officials who take money, report items incorrectly, or fail to disclose them at all. Besides, an Africa of good governance, democracy, and respect for human rights, justice, and the rule of law" stand out in its interconnectedness among the seven key aspirations listed in Africa Union (AU)’s Agenda 2063. This study aims to identify the role the AU plays in maintaining Cameroon's good governance. The research also makes suggestions for how to improve Cameroon's system of governance. In terms of methodology, this study's focus was on descriptive elements. The only type of data used in this investigation was secondary data. The internet, periodicals, books, journals, and other sources were used to obtain information. To find reliable responses to the study's questions, the data was analyzed, rebuilt, and compared. In 2011, the AU introduced the African Governance Architecture (AGA). The New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD), of which Cameroon is a member, established the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM). The AU should make effort to persuade its member states put into practice the shared principles and guidelines they have agreed upon, such as the African Charter on Democracy, Elections, and Governance.

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