CameroonOnline.ORG | President Paul Biya promulgated Law No. 2024_016 on December 23, 2024, in Cameroon, officially recognizing customary marriage (also known as “bride price”). This historic reform incorporates traditional practices into the legal framework, granting them equivalence to civil marriage. Customary unions must now be declared to civil authorities, ensuring their official recognition and the …
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