Four killed as Cameroon security forces clash with opposition protesters

France 24CenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by FRANCE 24October 27, 2025 at 02:02 AM

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Four people were killed and several security forces injured in clashes between Cameroon's security forces and opposition protesters in Douala on Sunday, according to the regional governor. The protests, defying a ban, occurred ahead of Monday’s expected announcement of presidential election results following the October 12 vote. Opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma called for peaceful marches despite the ban, claiming he won 54.8 percent of the vote against incumbent President Paul Biya, who has ruled for 43 years. Clashes also broke out in Garoua where police used tear gas to disperse protesters.

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Samuel Dieudonne Ivaha Diboua 50% Garoua ×260% Douala ×270% Paul Biya ×380% Issa Tchiroma ×490% Cameroon ×6100%

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cameroon 100% clashes 90% presidential election 80% opposition protesters 70% issa tchiroma 70% security forces 60% paul biya 60% protest ban 50% douala 50% political transition 40%