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The designation of Issa Tchiroma Bakary as “consensus candidate” for the 2025 presidential election unfolded in Yaoundé last Saturday with all the trappings of ceremony but little of the substance. Organized by the new Union for Change platform, the proclamation was intended to project unity among opposition forces. Instead, it has underscored just how divided Cameroon’s opposition remains in the run-up to the October 12 vote.
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London, England — 12 Sept 2025 — In a landscape dominated by leaders chained to the past, Charles Mambo argues that Cameroon’s political crisis stems from mistaking stubbornness for strength. True leadership, he writes, lies in adaptability, humility before truth, and the courage to evolve. Against this backdrop, Issa Tchiroma Bakary stands out as a figure willing to change.
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Yaoundé, Cameroon — 10 Sept 2025 — Presidential candidate Bello Bouba Maïgari has formally distanced himself from an opposition rally planned for September 13 in Yaoundé, insisting he is not associated with the initiative spearheaded by Djeukam Tchameni and allies. The denial, carried in an official communiqué, adds a new layer of tension to Cameroon’s fragmented opposition ahead of the October 12 presidential election.
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Yaoundé, Cameroon — 10 Sept 2025 — The build-up to Cameroon’s 2025 presidential election has taken another twist after the sub-prefect of Yaoundé V banned an opposition rally scheduled for September 13 at the Omnisports stadium. The meeting, meant to unveil a “unity candidate,” was initiated by Anicet Ekane. But despite the administrative order, sources say the politician insists the gathering will go ahead
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Trump’s Rhetoric on Black “Low IQ” Sparks Outrage
Washington, D.C. — 9 Sept 2025 — President Donald Trump is once again under fire for his derogatory comments about the intelligence of Black public figures. In an article culled from BlackNews.com, historian Legrand H. Clegg II denounces Trump’s repeated use of “low IQ” insults against African Americans, describing it as racist, absurd, and historically baseless.
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Bangui, Central African Republic — 10 Sept 2025 — The Conference of Heads of State of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) opened today in Bangui with a roll call of regional leaders. The most striking absence: Cameroon’s Paul Biya, the oldest serving president in the bloc, whose no-show has stirred speculation about his health and influence in sub-regional politics.
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# Paul Biya and his regime
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