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Cameroon’s Paul Biya Postpones Legislative and Municipal Elections Again

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has announced a further postponement of the country’s legislative and municipal elections, citing “compelling constraints” but offering no new timetable. The polls, initially due in 2025,…

Africa News Now February 11, 2026

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Gambia Hosts Cameroonian Opposition Leader After Disputed Biya Election

Gambia has confirmed that it is temporarily hosting Cameroonian opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary following a tense and disputed presidential election in Cameroon that saw 92-year-old President Paul Biya claim…

Africa News Now November 24, 2025

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Cameroon Post-Election Protests Leave Dozens Dead Amid Government Crackdown

Cameroon’s government on Wednesday reported that 16 people were killed and over 800 arrested during last month’s post-election protests. However, United Nations sources estimate at least 48 civilian deaths, while…

Africa News Now November 13, 2025

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Cameroon Opposition Leader Rejects Biya’s Re-Election, Gives 48-Hour Ultimatum Over Arrests

Cameroon’s main opposition leader, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, has rejected the results of the country’s recent presidential election and issued a 48-hour ultimatum to President Paul Biya’s government to release all…

Africa News Now November 10, 2025

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Cameroon on Edge as Protests Erupt Over Biya’s Re-Election and Crackdown Turns Deadly

Cameroon remains on edge after a disputed presidential election earlier this month handed another term to President Paul Biya, Africa’s longest-serving leader. At 92 years old, Biya has ruled for…

Africa News Now October 31, 2025

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Cameroon Unrest Deepens After Pual Biya’s Win

Cameroon entered its second day of unrest on Tuesday after the official declaration of President Paul Biya’s re-election sparked widespread protests, violent crackdowns, and growing international condemnation. Security forces flooded…

Africa News Now October 28, 2025

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Protests Erupt in Douala After Paul Biya’s Re-Election Sparks Anger and Violence

Cameroon’s economic capital, Douala, has descended into chaos for a second straight day as protests intensify over President Paul Biya’s controversial re-election to an unprecedented eighth term. The 92-year-old, who…

Africa News Now October 28, 2025

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Paul Biya Wins Eighth Term as Cameroon’s President Amid Dispute

Cameroon’s long-serving leader, Paul Biya, 92, has been officially declared the winner of the country’s presidential election, securing a historic eighth term in office. The announcement was made by the…

Africa News Now October 27, 2025

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Cameroon’s Top Court Clears Path for Biya’s Re-Election as Opposition Cries Foul

Cameroon’s Constitutional Council on Wednesday dismissed all 10 petitions challenging the country’s October 12 presidential election, paving the way for the announcement of final results expected by Sunday. The petitioners…

Africa News Now October 23, 2025

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Cameroon Election Sparks Protests as Biya Declared Winner with 53% of Votes

Eight days after Cameroon’s presidential election, the National Vote Counting Commission has released provisional results showing longtime leader Paul Biya in the lead with 53% of the vote, ahead of…

Africa News Now October 21, 2025

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Cameroon’s Presidential Campaign Begins as Opposition Struggles to Unite Against Biya

Cameroon’s presidential campaign officially launched on Saturday, setting the stage for a high stakes election on 12 October that could either extend 92-years-old President Paul Biya’s rule into a fifth…

Africa News Now September 30, 2025