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Communal Land Rights Threatened in Cameroon as Customary Laws Clash with Western Land Ownership

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The Legal Status of Customary Land Tenure Systems and the Protection of Communal Property in Cameroon
Walters Nsoh

Paper Summary

Communal property ownership in Cameroon is influenced by traditional land systems alongside modern laws. The study examines how customary land practices coexist with current land ownership laws. By focusing on protecting collective forest rights, it shows the challenges of blending Western land laws with African customs. This struggle may impact the overall legal system in sub-Saharan Africa.

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