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Christian Aimé Chofor Che
File:Christian Aime Chofor Che.jpg
Christian Aimé Chofor Che in 2024
Born1978 (age 47–48)
Bamenda, Cameroon
Alma materUniversity of Yaoundé II; ENAM; University of Pretoria
OccupationsLawyer, governance expert, constitutional scholar, libertarian activist
Known forCo-founder of CACLiTA; Leader of ADAFP Cameroon Chapter; constitutional scholarship

Christian Aimé Chofor Che (born 1978) is a Cameroonian lawyer, governance professional, constitutional scholar, libertarian activist and civil society leader. He is co-founder and Research Chair of the Central African Centre for Libertarian Thought and Action (CACLiTA), a Yaoundé-based free-market think tank affiliated with the Atlas Network.[1] He also serves as the Leader and President of the Cameroon Chapter of the African Democratic Alliance for Freedom and Progress (ADAFP).[2]

He is a Knight of the Cameroon Order of Merit (2022),[3] and is widely known for his scholarship on decentralisation, constitutionalism and free-market reform across Central Africa.

Early life and education

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Chofor Che was born in Bamenda and obtained an LLB in English Private Law from the University of Yaoundé II in 1999.[4]

In 2002, he graduated from the National School of Administration and Magistracy (ENAM) after completing a public administration diploma that included military training at the Koutaba Military Centre.[5]

In 2003, he earned an LLM in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa at the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria under a DAAD scholarship.[6] He completed a Doctor of Laws (LLD) at the University of Pretoria in 2019 with a thesis on decentralisation under Cameroon’s 1996 Constitution.[7]

In 2004, he served as a Research Assistant at the Cato Institute in Washington, D.C., through the YMCA Multinational Leadership Program.[8]

Political career and ideology

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Chofor Che identifies as a classical liberal and libertarian, emphasising limited government, individual liberty and free markets.[9] He was consulted during Cameroon’s Major National Dialogue (2019) on the Special Status proposal for the Anglophone regions.[10]

As Leader of ADAFP’s Cameroon Chapter, he promotes constitutional reforms, decentralisation and political pluralism.[2]

Leadership of the Cameroon Chapter of ADAFP

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Chofor Che represents ADAFP’s platform in Cameroon, advocating:

  • constitutional decentralisation
  • protection of Anglophone minority rights
  • stronger local governance
  • economic freedom and property rights

His approach merges academic scholarship with civic activism, shaping discourse on federalism, human rights and economic reform.

Central African Centre for Libertarian Thought and Action (CACLiTA)

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Founding

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CACLiTA was established between 2013 and 2014 by Chofor Che and Asanji Burnley N., following an Atlas Network–funded training by LibreAfrique.org.[11]

Mission

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The think tank focuses on:

  • property rights
  • decentralisation
  • market-based governance solutions
  • public service delivery reforms

CACLiTA conducts policy analysis, workshops and public education programmes.[1]

Team

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Its senior researchers have included:

  • Ananga Michael Ananga – Corporate finance lawyer
  • Dr. Fitz Dinka – Governance and health analyst
  • Eposi Ethel Ekeke – Finance and trade analyst
  • Augustin Nguh – Energy policy analyst

Atlas Network partnership

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CACLiTA is a partner of the Atlas Network, which supports free-market think tanks globally.[12] Through this partnership, Chofor Che has participated in:

  • Liberty Forum & Freedom Dinner (New York, 2015)
  • Think Tank Leadership Training (New York, 2015)
  • Atlas Policy School (Kochi, India, 2015)
  • Africa Liberty Forum events

Collaboration with African and international liberty networks

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AfricanLiberty.org

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Chofor Che writes for AfricanLiberty.org and won the 2010 Frederic Bastiat Essay Prize.[13]

IMANI Centre for Policy and Education

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CACLiTA collaborates with IMANI Centre for Policy and Education (Ghana). Franklin Cudjoe served on CACLiTA’s advisory board.[14]

Audace Institut Afrique

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He works with Audace Institut Afrique (Côte d’Ivoire) on bottom-up development and land rights reforms.[15]

LibreAfrique.org

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The francophone libertarian platform LibreAfrique.org played a foundational role in CACLiTA’s creation, and continues to publish his work.[11]

Cato Institute

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His 2004 internship at the Cato Institute significantly shaped his intellectual trajectory.[8]

Public sector career

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Chofor Che has held several senior positions in Cameroon’s public administration, including:[16]

  • Head of Training Division, NASLA (2024–2025)
  • Technical Adviser, NASLA (2020–2023)
  • Senior Staff, Ministry of Territorial Administration (2020)
  • Divisional Officer (Presidential Appointment), Mbven Subdivision (2017–2020)
  • Assistant Senior Divisional Officer in Sangmelima and Mamfe (2006–2017)
  • Senior Legal Staff, National Decentralization Board (2013–2014)

Academic and scholarly contributions

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Books

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  • Equal Educational Opportunities for the Girl Child in Africa (2012).[17]

Selected chapters

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  • “A Federal Constitution devoid of Constitutionalism: The Case of Cameroon” in *Constitutionalism and Democratic Governance in Africa* (2013).[18]

Selected journal articles

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  • “Rethinking the façade of decentralisation…” (2020).[19]
  • “Reinforcing decentralisation…” (2023).[20]
  • “Analysis of the Cameroon Constitution of 1996” (2014).[21]

Research fellowships

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  • Institute of Federalism, University of Fribourg (2013)[20]
  • Dullah Omar Institute, University of the Western Cape (2011–2012)[22]

Selected speaking engagements

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He has spoken at:

  • World Summit of Regional and Local Government Leaders (Rabat, 2013)[23]
  • AU Seminar on Silencing the Guns (Nairobi, 2019)[24]
  • IACL-AIDC Junior Scholars Forum (Singapore, 2021)[25]
  • UNITAR Regional Programme on Conflict Prevention (Addis Ababa, 2019)[26]

Awards and honours

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  • Knight of the Cameroon Order of Merit (2022)[3]
  • Institute of Federalism Alumni Scholarship (2023)[20]
  • Frederic Bastiat Essay Prize Winner (2010)[13]
  • DAAD Scholarship (2003)[6]
  • Cato University Tuition Scholarship (2003)[8]
  • YMCA Multinational Leadership Program Award (2004)[8]
  • Honourable Mention – Institute for Humane Studies Essay Contest (2003)[27]

Personal life

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Chofor Che lives in Yaoundé. He is fluent in English and proficient in French. Since 2011, he has maintained a bilingual blog on governance and economic liberty.[1] He has founded chess clubs, supported community initiatives, and volunteers with the Global Campus Alumni Action Plan on climate justice.[28]

References

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  1. 1 2 3 CACLiTA Official Website. "The Central African Centre for Libertarian Thought and Action". Retrieved 2024.
  2. 1 2 African Democratic Alliance for Freedom and Progress (ADAFP), Official Statements, 2024–2026.
  3. 1 2 Official Gazette of Cameroon, National Honours List, 20 May 2022.
  4. ↑ University of Yaoundé II Alumni Records (1999).
  5. ↑ ENAM Archives, Graduation Lists 2002.
  6. 1 2 DAAD Cameroon Office, Scholarship Results 2003.
  7. ↑ University of Pretoria, Faculty of Law: LLD Dissertations (2019).
  8. 1 2 3 4 Cato Institute Annual Report, 2003–2004.
  9. ↑ AfricanLiberty.org, Contributor Profile, 2010–2024.
  10. ↑ Government of Cameroon, Major National Dialogue Proceedings, 2019.
  11. 1 2 LibreAfrique.org Archives, Workshop Report Yaoundé 2013.
  12. ↑ Atlas Network. "Africa Liberty Forum — Strengthening Collaborations". Retrieved 2024.
  13. 1 2 AfricanLiberty.org, Frederic Bastiat Essay Contest Winners, 2010.
  14. ↑ IMANI Ghana, Advisory Board Records, 2014.
  15. ↑ Atlas Network, Africa Liberty Award 2019.
  16. ↑ National School of Local Administration (NASLA) Annual Reports, 2020–2025.
  17. ↑ LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Catalogue Entry (2012).
  18. ↑ Pretoria University Law Press, Table of Contents, 2013.
  19. ↑ Global Campus Human Rights Journal, Vol. 4(2020).
  20. 1 2 3 Institute of Federalism Working Paper No. 36, University of Fribourg, 2023.
  21. ↑ STATUS Magazine Issue 17, 2014.
  22. ↑ Dullah Omar Institute, Research Reports 2011–2012.
  23. ↑ UCLG Africa, Rabat Summit Report 2013.
  24. ↑ African Union Peace and Security Council Reports, 2019.
  25. ↑ International Association of Constitutional Law, 2021 Forum Programme.
  26. ↑ UNITAR Programme Reports, 2019.
  27. ↑ Institute for Humane Studies, Essay Contest Results 2003.
  28. ↑ Global Campus Alumni Reports (2023–2024).

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