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Cameroon presidential election: two opposition figures arrested ahead of results

Two prominent members of Cameroon’s opposition were arrested on Friday in Douala, just days before the official results of the October 12 presidential election are due to be announced, their parties said. Djeukam Tchameni, president of the Movement for Democracy and Interdependence in Cameroon......

Conflicting results spark tension after Cameroon’s 2025 presidential election

A major dispute has erupted in Cameroon following the announcement of results from the 2025 presidential election. The official figures, released by the National Counting Commission from the Palais des Congrès in Yaoundé, named RDPC candidate Paul Biya as the winner with 53.66 percent of......

Macron acknowledges French war and violence in Cameroon during decolonization

French President Emmanuel Macron has officially acknowledged that France waged a “war” in Cameroon against insurgent movements before and after the country’s independence in 1960. The use of the term “war,” absent from official narratives until now, signals a new step in......

Cameroon strengthens humanitarian aid for disabled during natural disasters

In Cameroon, as in many parts of the world, disabled individuals are among the most vulnerable during natural disasters. According to an online advocacy platform, four out of every ten disaster victims in the country are people with disabilities, highlighting the urgent need for inclusive disaster response. The......

Nigerian air force claims killing over 35 jihadists near Cameroon border

The Nigerian Air Force announced on Saturday that it had killed more than 35 jihadist fighters in air raids targeting Islamist militants gathered near the Nigeria-Cameroon border. According to a military statement, the operation was based on “multiple intelligence reports from several sources.”......

Cameroon’s top court rejects Maurice Kamto’s candidacy, sparking political outcry

Cameroon’s Constitutional Council has definitively rejected the presidential candidacy of opposition figure Maurice Kamto for the upcoming election scheduled for October 12, 2025. The decision, described by his supporters as politically motivated, leaves the leader of the opposition without legal......

King Mohammed VI extends congratulations to Cameroon's president on National Day

His Majesty King Mohammed VI has conveyed a message of congratulations to His Excellency Paul Biya, President of the Republic of Cameroon, in celebration of Cameroon's National Day. In his message, the King offered his warmest congratulations to President Biya and extended his sincere wishes for......

CHAN 2025 Qualifiers: Senegal, CAR, Burkina Faso, and Guinea Secure Spots

The road to the 2025 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) has been marked by surprising twists and thrilling finishes. Teams from across the continent have fought fiercely for a place in the prestigious tournament, which will take place from February 1 to 28, 2025, hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.......

Cameroon Silences Media on President Biya’s Health Amid Speculation

In a move that has sparked criticism and concerns over press freedom, Cameroon has banned the media from discussing the health of President Paul Biya, who has not been seen in public since early September. The 91-year-old leader's absence from key international events has fueled speculation about......