Category: Politics
Political news from Cameroon: elections, governance, and policy. Coverage includes the Ambazonia conflict, peace talks, and shifting power dynamics shaping the nation.
Bello Bouba Launches XXL Pre-Campaign Ahead of 2025 Election
Bello Bouba Maïgari has launched an XXL pre-campaign, rallying crowds across Cameroon with promises of reform and peace ahead of the 2025 election.
Read MoreMaurice Kamto returns to lead Cameroon’s MRC
Maurice Kamto has returned to lead the MRC after a unanimous vote, as the party pushes for a united opposition ahead of the 12 October election.
Read MoreCameroon Opposition Still Seeks Consensus Candidate Ahead of Election
Cameroon’s opposition still hopes to agree on a consensus candidate before the October 12 presidential election, with a formal unveiling expected on September 13.
Read MorePaul Biya Skips China Visit Amid Health Concerns
Paul Biya did not attend China’s WWII anniversary parade, raising questions about his health ahead of Cameroon’s October 2025 election.
Read MoreIssa Tchiroma Accuses Northern Elites of Betraying Their People
In a 15-page open letter, Issa Tchiroma accused northern elites of betraying their people, sparking debate ahead of Cameroon’s 2025 election.
Read MoreMaurice Kamto’s Silence Deepens Political Uncertainty
Barred from the 2025 presidential race, Maurice Kamto’s silence unsettles Cameroon’s politics and fuels speculation about his next move.
Read MoreUN Warns Cameroon on Free and Transparent Elections
Geneva, September 2, 2025 — The United Nations has urged Cameroon’s government to guarantee free
Read MoreCameroon Reports Sharp Decline in Corruption Losses
Cameroon’s anti-graft commission reports about CFAF 4bn in 2024 losses linked to corruption, down from 114bn a year earlier. The report pledges tighter prevention, prosecutions and recoveries.
Read MoreMaroua-Meskine Protests After Minister’s Visit Cancelled
A cancelled ministerial visit in Meskine triggered protests after market closures and costly preparations. Residents briefly tried to block a convoy before security forces intervened.
Read MoreMRC’s Mota Demands Apology from Jeune Afrique
MRC vice-president Mamadou Mota has demanded a retraction from Jeune Afrique after the magazine labeled Cameroon’s opposition “the dumbest in Africa,” igniting a wider debate on media tone and political fragmentation.
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