As political pressure continues to mount on President Paul Biya, speculation is increasing within political circles that Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute could be replaced as part of a broader strategic recalibration at the executive level.

Observers note that Cameroon is facing a convergence of challenges, including economic strain, ongoing security concerns in parts of the country, and rising social discontent. In this context, attention has turned to the Office of the Prime Minister, which some analysts view as a potential focal point for political adjustment without directly reshaping the presidency.

Prime Minister Ngute, who has been in office since January 2019, has overseen government action during a particularly demanding period, including the management of the Anglophone crisis and efforts to stabilize the economy. However, critics argue that progress on key reforms has been slow, fueling internal and public calls for renewed leadership and a more assertive policy direction.

Sources close to the ruling establishment suggest that any potential replacement would be aimed at signaling responsiveness to domestic and international pressure, while preserving continuity within the governing system. Others caution that changes at the prime ministerial level may have limited impact unless accompanied by deeper structural reforms.

For now, no official statement has been made by the presidency, and Prime Minister Ngute continues to carry out his duties. Nonetheless, the growing intensity of political debate suggests that a cabinet reshuffle, including a possible change at the premiership, remains a scenario being closely watched in the weeks and months ahead.

By Chi Prudence Asong

President Biya has reportedly made a decision regarding the future of his powerful Secretary General Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh.

According to intelligence sources inside the Unity Palace, Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh has been assured by the 92-year-old dictator that he will be reappointed in the next government.

In the nation’s capital, discussions are going on to form a new government following Biya’s stolen victory in the presidential election on 12 October 2025.

According to a highly placed government official who spoke to Cameroon Intelligence Report but sued for anonymity, there is no longer any ambiguity about Ngoh Ngoh’s future involvement.

On Sunday 7 December, Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh had a lengthy meeting with Biya, who renewed his confidence in him.

Ngoh Ngoh, one of the closest and most enduring associates of the butcher in Yaoundé, has been a central figure in the power structure for well over a decade. His role as Secretary General at the Presidency with the rank of Minister of State places him at the heart of executive coordination, including the flow of information and decision-making between the presidency and other arms of government.

By Soter Tarh Agbaw-Ebai with files from Rita Akana in Yaoundé

Political tensions in Cameroon have escalated following the death of opposition figure Anicet Ekane while in detention.

Ekane was arrested after protests against the re-election of the country’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya.

Reports suggest that he did not receive adequate medical care while in custody, raising serious concerns about political repression and the treatment of opposition figures.

Geopolitical analyst Aaron Ng’ambi described the incident as “a clear warning about the shrinking space for political dissent in Cameroon. The death of Ekane highlights the risks opposition figures face when challenging entrenched power.”

Human rights groups and international observers have expressed alarm, warning that such cases threaten political freedoms and could lead to further unrest across the country.

Source: ChannelAfrica

The National Assembly held a ceremony on November 29 in Yaoundé to honor Abe Micheal Ndra, a member of the Rassemblement Démocratique du Peuple Camerounais (RDPC) representing Ndonga Mantung in the Northwest region.

Mr. Ndra was killed by separatist fighters a few days after being kidnapped for ransom. He had been abducted on October 12, the day of the presidential election, shortly after casting his vote.

He is the eighteenth lawmaker of the 10th legislature to die since 2020. The seventeen who preceded him were all members of the RDPC, the majority party in the National Assembly. This succession of deaths has affected almost exclusively the ranks of the ruling party, which dominates representation in the lower house.

Following the 2020 legislative elections, the RDPC won 139 of the chamber’s 180 seats. Today, it holds 121 seats but still commands an overwhelming majority. The decline has not altered the party’s control, even as new legislative elections are expected in 2026.

List of National Assembly Members of the 10th Legislature Who Have Died Since 2020:

1. Harouna Bougue, RDPC, Mayo-Louti/Garoua, North (July 22, 2020)
2. Saraou Bernadette, RDPC, Mayo Kani Nord, Far North (August 9, 2020)
3. Yacouba Yaya, RDPC, Mayo-Tsanaga Sud, Far North (December 13, 2020)
4. Prince Ange Gilbert Mikody, RDPC, Boumba et Ngoko, East (March 24, 2021)
5. Djibril Kaou, RDPC, Mayo-Tsanaga Sud, Far North (February 13, 2021)
6. Emilia Monjowa Lifaka, RDPC, Southwest, vice president of the National Assembly (April 20, 2021)
7. Ngo Yetna Marinette Mbeleg, RDPC, Sanaga-Maritime, Littoral (May 24, 2021)
8. Ngahane Isaac, RDPC, Wouri-Est, Littoral (August 1, 2021)
9. Ngobo Zogo, RDPC, Lékié, Center (August 16, 2021)
10. Fadimatou Sambo, RDPC, Mayo Rey, North (March 20, 2022)
11. Bienvenu Tak, RDPC, Lom et Djerem, East (December 22, 2022)
12. Mamouda Ali, RDPC, Bénoué-Ouest, North (January 15, 2023)
13. Ndongo Essomba, RDPC, Lékié, Center (March 17, 2023)
14. Isabelle Silikam, RDPC, Mayo Danay, Far North (June 23, 2023)
15. Antoinette Nganbaye, RDPC, Lom et Djerem-Est, East (October 2, 2023)
16. Margueritte Abomo Fama, RDPC, Haute Sanaga Centre, Center (November 10, 2023)
17. Memouna Mahamat, RDPC, Mayo Banyo, Adamawa (May 15, 2024)
18. Abe Micheal Ndra, RDPC, Donga Mantung, Northwest (October 12, 2024)

Source: Sbbc

Voting for Cameroon’s regional elections began early Sunday, with polling starting nationwide at 8 a.m. (0700 GMT) and set to end at 6 p.m. (1700 GMT) local time.

In the capital Yaoundé and commercial capital of Douala, a Xinhua reporter observed on site that municipal councilors and traditional rulers who make up the electoral college queued outside polling stations.

Officials of the national electoral body, Elections Cameroon, told Xinhua that voting which took place in 58 divisional headquarters of the country began “without any problems.”

Municipal councilors and traditional rulers will elect 900 regional councilors to serve five-year terms, with 90 in each of the country’s 10 regions.

The ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement has submitted candidates in all 58 electoral constituencies and is running unchallenged in several of them.

In 2020, Cameroon held its maiden regional election.

Source: Xinhuanet

Recently named “spokesperson for the president-elect of the Republic of Cameroon,” lawyer and human rights activist Alice Nkom has announced three days of civil disobedience starting Sunday, November 30, 2025. Speaking on behalf of Issa Tchiroma Bakary, now in exile in Gambia, she called for “three days to show that the country has not turned the page… that no one has forgotten… and that we want one thing only: respect for the truth that came out of the October 12 vote.”

After the October 12 presidential election, the former minister of Paul Biya declared himself the winner. Since then, Issa Tchiroma Bakary has continued to claim victory, even though the Constitutional Council, the only body authorized to certify the results, declared outgoing president Paul Biya the winner with 53% of the vote, against 37% for Issa Tchiroma Bakary.

The dispute quickly shifted to the streets, with demonstrations that often turned into riots in several cities. An unofficial toll reports about forty protesters shot dead and several hundred arrests nationwide, highlighting rising tensions since the results were announced.

This is the second call for a nationwide shutdown. At the end of October, Issa Tchiroma Bakary had already urged three days of civil disobedience starting November 3. That first call, followed in several cities, led to violent clashes between protesters and security forces, deepening the standoff between opposition supporters and authorities.

The new call is viewed as a test of the opposition’s ability to mobilize after signs of fatigue in recent weeks. Contributing factors include the leader’s flight abroad and the crackdown on his supporters, many of whom have been arrested. How the public responds to these three new days of “villes mortes” will help gauge the staying power of the post-election movement.

Source: Sbbc

Issa Tchiroma Bakary, has declared himself President-elect following the disputed October presidential election.

He has also announced the appointment of a prominent lawyer and civil society advocate, Maître Alice Nkom, as his official spokesperson.

In a statement released on Monday on his verified social media handle, Tchiroma issued a decree under the title “President-Elect of the Republic” designating Nkom to speak on his behalf.

“Me Alice Nkom, a lawyer at the Bar of Cameroon, a defender of fundamental freedoms and a prominent figure of civil society, is appointed as the Official Spokesperson for the President-Elect of the Republic of Cameroon,” the decree read.

According to the announcement, Nkom is authorised to represent Tchiroma’s positions in institutional, diplomatic and media exchanges, and to coordinate communication for the Presidency-Elect.

He added that the appointment was with immediate effect and will be communicated to national and international partners through appropriate channels.

Tchiroma justified the move by citing what he described as “institutional hostage-taking” that hinders the free expression of the people’s will, insisting that his declaration reflects the sovereign choice of Cameroonians in the October 12 poll.

Nkom, widely respected for her human rights advocacy and defence of civil liberties, is expected to give greater visibility to Tchiroma’s camp as Cameroon grapples with heightened political tensions following President Paul Biya’s swearing-in for another term.

Meanwhile, the Cameroon News Agency reported that she has welcomed her appointment in a Facebook post, quoting her as saying, “Today, a new page opens for our country. The President-elect, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, has called upon me to assume the responsibility of spokesperson for the President-elect’s Office.

“I have accepted with respect, with seriousness, and with a profound sense of duty. This mission is not that of one woman alone. It belongs to the Cameroonian people, to their sovereign will, to their desire to take control of their destiny.”

“I commit to: faithfully carrying the voice of the President-elect, sharing his vision with clarity, defending the truth with consistency, serving every Cameroonian man and woman with loyalty.

“It is with humility and determination that I take part in this decisive stage, to accompany the change that the people expect and deserve. The voice of the President-elect will be strong. My word will be clear.

“The truth will be non-negotiable. And Cameroon enters an era of courage, responsibility, and transparency.”

Source: Daily Trust

On February 27, 1986, President Ronald Reagan held a press conference with Cameroonian President Paul Biya on the White House lawn.

In his remarks, Reagan praised Biya for his sound and dedicated leadership of Cameroon and commitment to the liberalization of the country’s political institutions.

Reagan said: “Today it’s becoming ever more clear to the emerging nations in Africa that Marxist and rigid statist models of development simply don’t work. Instead of economic development, political freedom and national stability, Marxism, an ideology totally alien to African aspirations, has produced nothing but deprivation, tyranny, and conflict.”

Reagan went on: “Cameroon is a shining example of how much can be accomplished when a more realistic and humane approach is taken to political and economic development. By allowing free rein of the enterprise and talents of the people and by providing incentives for them to work and earn, last year Cameroon’s economy grew at an annual rate of over 6 percent. Its per capita income is among the highest in Black Africa. President Biya’s government enjoys a balanced budget, and his country, thanks to the growing vigor of the private sector, is essentially self-sufficient in food. In short, President Biya’s wise policies have been a boon to his people.”

President Biya followed Reagan by stating that he and Reagan had just concluded a meeting that was based on “cordiality and mutual understanding….President Reagan is very much aware of the progress we have made. Our domestic policies are based on a free-market economy and democracy for most personal initiative and the creation of new businesses. Our growth rate has increased considerably. We have opened our border to foreign investors and we have excellent relations with Western nations.”

Biya went on to note that Cameroon at that time hosted about 100 American firms[1] and was generally “fertile ground for American investors. Our two governments have signed an agreement on the reciprocal protection of investments, which will certainly encourage them. Assistance from the American government has been of great help to us, particularly in the fields of agriculture, education, and health.”

The 1986 Reagan-Biya press conference is remarkable to read today given that, in late October 2025 at the age of 92, Biya became the oldest person ever to win a presidential election.

Now serving his eighth consecutive term, Biya first took power 43 years ago in 1982 after having served for a decade as Cameroon’s Prime Minister.

Source: Black Star News