In July 1994, Yahya Jammeh stormed into power in The Gambia with a soldier’s swagger and the usual promises of salvation. He vowed to restore democracy; instead, he converted the country into a private chamber of fear. His opponents were jailed, tortured and many vanished. Elections were jokes. After twenty-two years of tyranny, Jammeh was […]
The European Union has declared itself deeply concerned about the violent repression of protests that have rocked Cameroon following a disputed presidential vote. The EU urged Cameroonian authorities to release all individuals who have been arbitrarily detained since the election. At least four people have been killed in the African nation since demonstrators took to […]
A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has condemned the declaration of 93-year-old Paul Biya as the winner of Cameroon’s recent presidential election, describing the result as a “mockery of democracy” and “a brazen subversion of the people’s will.” In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, Frank […]
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 92, the world’s oldest president, was declared the country’s presidential election with 53.66% of the vote, according to official results announced on Monday by the Constitutional Council. Rival candidate and former government minister Issa Tchiroma Bakary came second with 35.2%, the council said. Tchiroma had claimed victory against the incumbent two […]
As Cameroonians wait the long-anticipated release of the presidential election results scheduled for October 27, 2025, nationwide demonstrations have erupted in major cities including Ngoundéré, Maroua, Douala, and Bamenda. Thousands of young people have taken to the streets, calling for fair, transparent, and credible results, with many expressing support for opposition candidate President Tchiroma Bakary, […]
There are currently massive military raids across Cameroon as the country prepares for the declaration of falsified presidential election results. In Douala, Anicet Ekane, a leader of UPC Manidem, was arrested in his home without a warrant of arrest. Many say it was a kidnapping orchestrated by the Minister of Territorial Administration, Paul Atanga Nji, […]
Dear Fr. Dr. Tegha Afuhwi Nji, Ever since our serendipitous encounter in Mamfe, Cameroon in 2012, I have always been amazed by the gift of your unmatchable intellect, your passion for knowledge, and the magnanimity which continues to mark your ascent of the academic ladder. I had long since developed a keen interest in […]
Cameroon’s Constitutional Council announced on Wednesday evening that the final results of the country’s presidential election will be proclaimed on Monday, 15 days after the poll. According to the council, results from all 31,653 polling stations will be read during a televised ceremony in the capital Yaoundé before the winner is declared. The presidential election […]
Internet access in Cameroon is significantly disrupted as protests continue over alleged irregularities in this month’s presidential election, Internet monitor NetBlocks said on Thursday. “We can confirm a significant, ongoing disruption to internet connectivity in Cameroon which may limit coverage of events on the ground,” NetBlocks said in an email to Reuters. Cameroon’s constitutional council […]
A senior opposition leader is calling on Cameroonians to demonstrate until the country’s ailing president, Paul Biya, packs and leaves the Unity Palace. The senior opposition politician who elected anonymity said the demonstrations which must start immediately the constitutional council hands the people’s victory to a man who has ruled the country for 43 years […]
