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[LIBREVILLE, Nov 12] – Gabon’s Special Criminal Court on Wednesday convicted former first lady Sylvia Bongo and her son Noureddin Bongo Valentin of financial crimes and sentenced both to 20 years in prison, concluding a two-day graft trial held in absentia. The court cited embezzlement of public funds and money laundering among multiple counts.
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The Platform for African Democrats (PAD) says Cameroon’s 12 October presidential election “did not meet basic democratic standards,” citing widespread irregularities, violence, and state manipulation of results.
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[YAOUNDÉ – Nov 6 | Cameroon Concord] — In a coordinated statement released simultaneously in Yaoundé, Paris, Washington, and Geneva, the Collectif Camerounais et International des Juristes pour la Vérité, la Justice et l’État de Droit urged the diplomatic corps to withhold recognition of Paul Biya’s swearing-in and to open an international audit of the October 12 election.
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[YAOUNDÉ, Nov 6 – Cameroon Concord] — Paul Biya was sworn in today amid military lockdowns and rising international outrage over what U.S. lawmakers have called “a serious erosion of democratic norms.” A letter from nine members of the U.S. Congress to Secretary of State Marco Rubio denounces the fraud-marred October 12 vote, citing killings, arbitrary arrests, and repression that followed Issa Tchiroma Bakary’s contested loss.
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[YAOUNDÉ | Nov 5] — Call it what it is: Cameroon’s so-called re-election was not a vote of confidence but a carefully staged show of force. The embattled regime of Paul Biya has claimed another term through intimidation, manipulated tabulation and brute repression. The price so far: 49 deaths, hundreds injured and mass arrests documented by the United Nations and Reuters. The streets of Douala and Yaoundé speak the truth no ballot box could.
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[DOUALA, Nov 03] – Cameroon entered a nationwide pause on Monday as “ghost towns” were widely observed across major cities and secondary towns, answering a three-day civil action (Nov 3–5) called by opposition figure and self-declared president-elect Issa Tchiroma Bakary.
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# Paul Biya and his regime
Explore the political landscape of Cameroon under the rule of Paul Biya, the longest-serving president in Africa who has been in power since 1982. Our Paul Biya and his regime section examines the policies, actions, and controversies of his government, as well as the opposition movements, civil society groups, and international actors that challenge or support his leadership. You'll also find profiles, interviews, and opinions on the key figures and events that shape the political dynamics of Cameroon.
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.# Southern Cameroons, Ambazonia
Learn more about the history, culture, and politics of Ambazonia, the Anglophone regions of Cameroon that have been seeking self-determination and independence from the Francophone-dominated central government. Our Southern Cameroons section covers the ongoing conflict, the humanitarian crisis, the human rights violations, and the peace efforts in the region. You'll also find stories that highlight the rich and diverse heritage, traditions, and aspirations of the Southern Cameroonian people.
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