Cameroon

Paul Biya, Cameroon's 92-year-old incumbent president, has been declared winner of the October 12 election by the Constitutional Council, securing an eighth term in office. The opposition candidate, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, disputes these results, leading to violent protests across major cities like Douala and Garoua. At least four people have been killed during clashes between protesters and security forces as tensions rise ahead of the official announcement of election results. These events highlight ongoing political instability in Cameroon and the challenges faced by its governance.