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High-risk week for Biya in presidential elections

While waiting for the announcement of the results of the presidential election, expected by the end of October at the latest, the president is trying to regain control over his opponent, who has taken the initiative. The head of state's camp is calling for calm, while deploying security forces. [...]

Published on 21/10/2025 at 04:40 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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Cameroon
High-risk week for Biya in presidential elections

Cameroon
Western chancelleries boycott election results announcement

Cameroon
Security forces on high alert as Cameroon awaits election results

Cameroon
Issa Tchiroma Bakary's plan to claim victory in presidential poll

Cameroon
Late delivery of CPDM's campaign gear rocks electoral communication

Cameroon
Back from Switzerland, Paul Biya is prepping for a flash campaign

Cameroon
Paul Biya's phantom presidential campaign

Spotlight | Cameroon
Paul Biya's plan to conquer powerful business leaders from the west in view of presidential race

Cameroon
Opposition still weighing up consensus candidate for looming presidential election

Spotlight | Cameroon
Far North shakes up Cameroon's presidential pre-campaign