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MONATELÉ, Cameroon, Oct. 11, 2025 — In a stunning last-minute development, President Paul Biya’s campaign has abruptly canceled its final rally scheduled for Monatelé, barely twenty-four hours before voters head to the polls. The decision, made without official explanation, has left ruling-party supporters bewildered and opposition figures emboldened.
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YAOUNDÉ, Oct 10 —
In a passionate nationwide message ahead of Cameroon’s 12 October presidential election, Issa Tchiroma Bakary addressed the nation with what he called “a final word before victory.” The speech blended gratitude, apology, and instruction, marking the most emotionally direct moment of his campaign.
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GAROUA, Oct 10 —
In a move that has electrified Cameroon’s political landscape just two days before the presidential vote, prominent human rights lawyer Nkongho Felix Agbor “Agbor Balla” has formally endorsed Issa Tchiroma Bakary, calling him “the leader capable of healing the wounds of a divided nation.”
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YAOUNDÉ, Oct 9 —
For more than four decades, Paul Biya has ruled Cameroon with a mix of distant authority, silence, and survival instincts. His ability to outlive rivals and crises earned him the nickname “the Sphinx.” Yet even sphinxes decay. The latest sign came from Paris, where his longtime ally, the Franco-African lawyer Robert Bourgi, publicly declared that Biya is “no longer in condition to govern.”
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YAOUNDÉ, Oct 8 – Cameroon Concord— The world’s oldest serving head of state walked back onto the stage in Maroua on 7 October, five days before Cameroonians are due to vote. Between the music, banners and choreographed cheers, President Paul Biya’s re-appearance was meant to say “continuity.” It also said something else: power that avoids daylight until the very last moment still intends to rule by ritual, not persuasion.
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GAROUA, Oct 8 – Cameroon Concord— The political climate in northern Cameroon has grown tense following the arrest of Aboubakar Ousmane Mey, a member of Bello Bouba Maigari’s campaign team, accused of organising an illegal gathering and inciting revolt. The incident, which occurred on 6 October in Garoua, has sparked outrage across opposition circles and renewed concerns over the fairness of Sunday’s election.
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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
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