Tension has gripped Cameroon as protests break out across several cities following delays in the release of the presidential election results. Citizens have taken to the streets, accusing 92-year-old President Paul Biya of manipulating the outcome to extend his decades-long rule.
Eyewitness reports indicate that security forces have been deployed to disperse demonstrators, while the government has allegedly shut down internet access in key regions to curb the spread of information and control unrest.
The protests erupted after rumours surfaced suggesting that Biya Africa’s oldest and the world’s longest-serving president was poised to claim another seven-year term despite widespread allegations of electoral irregularities.
Opposition leaders and civil society groups are calling for transparency, accountability, and an immediate release of credible results, warning that the government’s suppression tactics could further destabilize the nation.
President Biya, who has ruled Cameroon since 1982, faces mounting pressure both at home and abroad to step down and allow a democratic transition of power.
