Mon Oct 27 02:29:47 UTC 2025: Headline: Protests Erupt in Cameroon as Election Results Loom; Fatalities Reported
YAOUNDE, Cameroon – October 27, 2025: At least two protesters were killed in Cameroon on Sunday, October 26th, as opposition supporters took to the streets demanding a fair outcome from the recent presidential election. The unrest follows calls for protest by opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary, who claims to have won the October 12th election against incumbent President Paul Biya.
Hundreds of demonstrators flooded cities across the country, alleging that authorities are attempting to rig the vote in favor of Biya. The constitutional council is expected to announce the final election results on Monday, intensifying the already high tensions.
According to the African Movement for New Independence and Democracy party, two protesters were shot dead in Douala during clashes between security forces and opposition supporters. These reports have not been independently verified by the Associated Press. Online videos show protesters building barricades and engaging with security forces, who responded with tear gas.
In the days leading up to Sunday’s escalation, dozens of opposition supporters, activists, and leaders have been arrested. Territorial Administration Minister Paul Atanga Nji claimed on Saturday that the government had apprehended individuals plotting violent attacks.
“I am ready to stake my life to defend my vote,” stated Oumarou Bouba, a 27-year-old trader from Maroua. “I voted for Tchiroma because I want change.”
The decision by 92-year-old President Biya, the world’s oldest leader, to seek re-election has sparked widespread discontent, particularly among the country’s youth. The opposition has accused Biya of manipulating the electoral process and unfairly disqualifying his strongest rival.
Cameroon, with a population of nearly 30 million, has experienced growing political tension in the lead-up to these elections. The international community is watching closely as the country awaits the official results and hopes for a peaceful resolution to the escalating unrest.
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