Maurice Kamto, a former government minister, is seen as the main challenger to long-serving President Paul Biya.
FILE – Cameroon President Paul Biya delivers a speech during a ceremony at the Boulouris National Cemetery in Boulouris-sur-Mer, south eastern France, Aug. 15, 2024. Trump says Japan will invest $550 billion in US at his direction.
It may not be a sure thingLetters: Voters have the power to lift nation’s veil of fearThe electoral commission, ELECAM, said it approved 13 presidential candidates, excluding Kamto. No reason was given. Biya is included. Kamto, who has two days to appeal, was considered Biya’s strongest rival in past elections. He came second during the last presidential election in 2018 with 14% of the vote, while Biya cruised to victory with over 70% in Biya, 92, the world’s oldest serving head of state, said last month he would seek reelection on Oct. 12 despite rumors that his health is failing. He has been in power since 1982, nearly half his lifetime. Biya’s rule has left a lasting impact on Cameroon. His government has faced various challenges, including allegations of corruption and a deadlySecurity forces were deployed around the ELECAM headquarters and along major roads in Yaoundé, the capital, and in Douala, the economic hub. The United Nations Department of Safety and Security had warned Friday that the announcement could trigger protests in the capital.Miss Manners: They say I look like this actress, and I don't think it's a complimentLargest campground at Yosemite National Park to reopen after $26 million renovation Records reveal Cupertino spent more than $20,000 to investigate ex-city manager who stepped down last monthAsking Eric: This is not how I wanted my life to end, and I feel totally betrayedHarriette Cole: My teen expects us to buy her a new car after she wrecked hers
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