Prominent Cameroonian opposition figure Issa Tchiroma Bakary is currently in The Gambia for “purely humanitarian reasons,” as political tensions continue to rise following Cameroon’s disputed presidential election of 12 October 2025

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  Opposition is leading a lockdown that has emptied streets and disrupted economic life across Cameroon following deadly repression of protest sparked by disputed election results: Paul Biya, 92, ruling since 1982, was declared the winner of his 8th mandate

• Africa

  Cameroon

  Internet access across Cameroon has been disrupted amid widespread protests following the disputed presidential election; monitoring organization NetBlocks confirmed “major ongoing disruption” to connectivity limiting media coverage of unfolding events

• Africa

  Cameroon

  The city of Bua is in a two-week lockdown imposed by separatist groups; the restrictions have led to shortages of supplies and prevented schools from reopening as planned: children are particularly affected by continued school closures

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  Cameroon

  A wave of kidnappings has hit Bambui and Bambuli university communities: professors, students, staff and Sisters have been fallen victims of unidentified gunmen; incidents escalated triggering a call for vigilance, especially in upcoming pre-election days

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