Tag: Cameroon
Cameroon’s Biya, world’s oldest ruler at 92, sworn in for eighth term
Cameroon’s longtime leader, Paul Biya, has been sworn in for a new seven-year term following his victory in…
Why deadly protests broke out
A crackdown by armed forces in Cameroon has killed at least four opposition supporters amid protests over the…
Two killed in Cameroon protests ahead of election results, opposition says
At least two people have been killed by gunfire in Cameroon, as protesters rallied a day before the…
Cameroon election tensions mount as opposition leader claims victory
The NewsPolitical tension is escalating across Cameroon as rival camps loyal to incumbent 92-year-old President Paul Biya and…
Cameroon opposition’s Tchiroma claims election victory, urges Biya to concede
GAROUA (Reuters) -Cameroon opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma declared victory late on Monday in the country's October 12 presidential…
Cameroon opposition candidate Tchiroma claims victory in presidential poll, urges Biya to concede
GAROUA (Reuters) -Cameroon opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma declared victory late on Monday in the country's October 12 presidential…
Polls open in Cameroon in an election that could see Africa's oldest leader extend his rule for another 7 years
Polls open in Cameroon in an election that could see Africa's oldest leader extend his rule for another…
Cameroon votes in presidential election as Paul Biya, 92, seeks eighth term
Polls have opened in Cameroon in an election that could see the world’s oldest serving head of state…
As Paul Biya set to win, what’s at stake?
Cameroon will hold presidential elections on Sunday, October 12, with the vote expected to go in favour of…
Anglophone fears ahead of Cameroon’s election
Bamenda, Cameroon – On the day of Cameroon’s last presidential election in October 2018, then-16-year-old Annie Nsalla* watched…
Cameroon’s Biya, 92, heads for eighth term despite clamour to step aside
By Robbie Corey-Boulet and Amindeh Blaise AtabongYAOUNDE (Reuters) -Announcing his bid for an eighth term in July, Paul…
Explainer-What investors are watching in Cameroon’s presidential election
By Duncan MiririNAIROBI (Reuters) -Cameroon's voters will decide on October 12 whether to grant 92-year-old President Paul Biya,…