Author: Betrand Ntumnyuy

The African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) have described Cameroon’s 2025 presidential election as “peaceful, orderly, and in line with democratic principles.” In their joint report released yesterday October 14, 2025, the two organizations praised ELECAM, the election management body, for its “professionalism and diligence,” and thanked the country’s security forces for maintaining calm throughout the vote. Their 36 observers visited 228 polling stations across all ten regions and said the voting process was generally transparent and well-organized. They, however, noted a low voter turnout in several areas and recommended that Cameroon move toward…

The Cameroon Bar Association has shaken the political scene with a bold and unprecedented statement calling out the Electoral Commission (ELECAM) and the Constitutional Council over the handling of the October 12 presidential election results. In a sharply worded declaration signed by Bar President Mbah Eric Mbah, the country’s top legal body accused both institutions of being on trial before the people, warning that any attempt to “betray the people’s will” would have serious consequences for peace and democracy. “The will of the Cameroonian people must not only be heard but fully respected,” the Bar stressed, adding that ELECAM and…

The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Front (SDF), Joshua Osih, has accepted defeat in the October 12 presidential election. In a press release made public on Tuesday 14 October, Osih said his party’s data from polling stations across the country show “no doubt about the trends” of the vote. “Even though the results have not been favourable to me, the people have spoken, and the verdict of the ballot box is clear,” he wrote. “We accept this outcome in full respect of the will of the Cameroonian people.” Osih Recognizes Tchiroma’s Lead Reports from many polling stations indicate that…

Cameroon has lost one of its most enduring statesmen. Luc Ayang, President of the Economic and Social Council (CES) and a former Prime Minister, has died in Belgium after a long illness. The news of his passing was first reported by L’Oeil du Sahel, which stated that the veteran politician and traditional ruler breathed his last on Tuesday, October 14. Sources close to his family confirmed that he had been receiving medical treatment in Belgium for several weeks. Ayang Luc, who ruled as the traditional chief of Doukoula-Karhay in the Far North Region for the past 17 years, was widely…

Cameroonians across the country and around the world went to the polls on Sunday, October 12, 2025, to elect a new president in what has been described as one of the most competitive elections in recent years. The race featured twelve presidential candidates, including two main contenders — incumbent President Paul Biya of the ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) and Issa Tchiroma Bakary, a former minister who resigned from Biya’s government to run as an opposition candidate under the Front for the National Salvation of Cameroon (FSNC). Other presidential hopefuls in the race included Akere Muna, Joshua Osih, Iyodi…

In a final, passionate appeal to voters, the ruling CPDM party has wrapped up its campaign in the coastal communities of Fako, urging the population not to gamble on an uncertain future but to hold firmly to President Paul Biya, whom they described as the proven “bird in hand.” The rally, which took place at the Mokindi Community Field on Friday, October 10th, marked the culmination of a week-long campaign tour by Dr. Thomas Ndive Molungu, the CPDM Communal Campaign Team Leader for Fako 1B Section. Addressing a crowd of supporters, Dr. Ndive leaned heavily on a classic African proverb…

In a stunning turn of events that has reignited the nation’s World Cup dreams, the Cameroon Indomitable Lions have officially been confirmed as one of the four best second-place teams in the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The confirmation, which follows a tense period of uncertainty and a major procedural overhaul by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), ensures Cameroon remains in the hunt for a ticket to the global showpiece in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. The dramatic shift stems from the official withdrawal of Eritrea from the qualifiers earlier this year. This created an imbalance…

A political rally intended to galvanize support for the ruling CPDM party has backfired, forcing a prominent senator and traditional ruler into a public apology after he declared that workers who received their long-overdue salaries but fail to vote for the ruling party are “thieves.” The controversy has its roots in Limbe on Tuesday, where Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute, during a working visit to the South West Region, officially launched the payment of salary arrears to workers of the Cameroon Development Corporation (CDC). The workers had endured over two years of unpaid wages, making the disbursement a moment of…

In a significant announcement that signals hope for Cameroon’s energy independence and regional economic stature, the Prime Minister, Head of Government, His Excellency Chief Dr. Joseph Dion Ngute, has declared that the National Oil Refinery (SONARA) will resume full petroleum production by the end of 2027. The pivotal revelation was made on Thursday during the Prime Minister’s inspection tour of the fire-ravaged facility, marking the culmination of his intensive three-day working visit to the South West Region. A Two-Year Roadmap to Revival Standing before the complex, Prime Minister Dion Ngute underscored the government’s unwavering commitment to resurrecting SONARA, a company…

In a powerful and heartfelt final push for votes, Minister Mbah Acha Rose swept into Batibo on Wednesday, October 8, carrying a message of hope, development, and unwavering support from President Paul Biya. As the Divisional Campaign Team Leader for the CPDM in Momo, her mission was clear and sweet: to charm the people of Batibo and ensure a massive victory for the incumbent come October 12. The rally was strategically filled with promises of empowerment for the two pillars of any community: women and the youth. Minister Mbah Acha, who is also the Minister Delegate at the Presidency in…