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Cameroon: the list of researchers of the “Memory Commission” unveiled
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Radio France Internationale exclusively publishes the list of 15 researchers who will participate in the research section of the commission on the role of France in Cameroon before and after independence (1945 to 1971).
A commission in which historians residing in Cameroon and Europe are equally represented.
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They will therefore be fifteen – fourteen members and a president, Karine Ramondy – to be part of the research component of the commission on the role of France in Cameroon before and after independence (1945 to 1971).
Among them, seven are researchers residing in Cameroon.
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We wanted to ensure that several major universities in Cameroon are represented
," explains Karine Ramondy, co-chair of the commission responsible for this research component.
Hence the presence of three historians from the University of Dschang, two from the University of Douala, and two historians from the universities of Yaoundé I and Yaoundé II.
At their side, seven academics residing in Europe.
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It is a commission of specialists in the history of Cameroon,
continues Karine Ramondy,
in particular from the independence movement UPC (Union of the populations of Cameroon).
But we have also brought together specialists in research fields related to the commission's mandate: colonial violence, photography, student movements, unions, military history... This will allow us to contextualize the work and enter into detailed analyzes and compared
.
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The commission is also made up of researchers of several statuses, ranging from doctoral students to university professors and lecturers.
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This ensures that the work will be continued by these young researchers.
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When will the works start?
"We have already started talking
," says Karine Ramondy
.
The final adjustments are underway, work should formally begin in the coming weeks.
The
commission plans to make its work public at the end of 2023. Alongside this research component, a memorial component has also been started, led by singer Blick Bassy.
Multidisciplinary Franco-Cameroonian Commission on "The role and commitment of France in Cameroon in the fight against independence and opposition movements for the period from 1945 to 1971"
List of members for the "research component" of the Commission under the direction of Karine Ramondy, historian (UMR SIRICE), University of Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne.
Assembe Ndi Alvine, historian (University of Douala)
Arzel Lancelot, historian (Sciences Po Paris History Center)
Bellot Gurlet Marine, historian (Ecole Normale Supérieure-Lyon)
Françoise Blum, historian (Social History Center )
Dze Ngwa Willibroad, historian (University of Yaoundé 2)
Guyon Anthony, historian (CRISES)
Hiribarren Vincent, historian (King's College/Les Afriques dans le Monde)
Kenfack Nanfack Cyril, historian (University of Dschang)
Koufan Menkene Jean, historian (University of Yaoundé 1)
· Mbowou Claude, political scientist (European Center of Sociology and Political Science)
· Ngo Nlend Nadeige Laure, historian (University of Douala)
· Ngouné junior Patrick, historian (University of Dschang)
· Noumbissie Tchouaké, historian (University of Dschang)
· Sacrist Fabien, historian (MIGRINTER)
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