Brussels 22.10.2025 Cameroon’s influential Catholic Bishops have called for calm, as fears rapidly grow that violence could erupt once official results from the presidential election are declared.
Paul Biya Allegedly Offers Prime Minister Post to Opposition’s Issa Tchiroma – https://t.co/STFYVD92sr pic.twitter.com/WJPwweWP0T
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Opposition candidate and ex-government spokesman Issa Tchiroma Bakary has declared himself the winner of the 12 October election, saying he defeated 92-year-old President Paul Biya, who is seeking to extend his 43 year-rule by seven more years.
Cameroonian youths in Cameroon protesting against 92 years old Paul Biya, who is rigging the presidential elections in his Favour, hoping to guarantee himself an Eighth term in office after being in charge for 43 years in power. pic.twitter.com/i0Suq2EvP8
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Tchiroma’s declaration was criticized by both the government and Biya’s ruling party, with several officials describing it as illegal.
Protest earlier today in Yaoundé, Cameroon 🇨🇲 against Paul Biya election results manipulation and corruption, with echoes from Citizen that he should step down. pic.twitter.com/LymBTRBRoA
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Cameroon’s Constitutional Council has not yet released the final results.
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