Two killed in Cameroon protests ahead of election results, opposition says

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al JazeeraOctober 26, 2025 at 08:28 PM

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At least two people were killed during protests in Cameroon ahead of the presidential election results announcement. Hundreds of supporters of opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma protested in Douala and other cities, accusing President Paul Biya’s government of vote-rigging. Protesters blocked roads and set fires, while police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds. Partial results indicated that Biya was on course for an eighth term, but Tchiroma claims victory and has evidence to support his claim. Demonstrations calling for transparency in the electoral process have occurred across multiple cities including Yaounde, Garoua, Maroua, Meiganga, Bafang, Bertoua, Kousseri, Yagoua, Kaele, and Bafoussam.

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