"Police on Sunday fired teargas to disperse hundreds of opposition supporters in Cameroon, a day before the announcement of presidential election results. Demonstrators in Cameroon's largest city, Douala, defied protest bans to support opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary, who they claim beat the country's longtime leader Paul Biya. "We want Tchiroma, we want Tchiroma!" chanted protesters who barricaded roads."
"A former minister and one-time Biya ally, Tchiroma claimed he had won the election and that he would not accept any other result. According to Tchiroma, he won 54.8% of the vote. In his hometown, Garoua, activists carried Cameroonian flags and banners reading "Tchiroma 2025" and chanted "Goodbye Paul Biya, Tchiroma is coming." Biya has been in power in Cameroon since 1982. Another seven-year term would extend his rule until he is almost 100 years old."
Police used teargas to disperse hundreds of opposition supporters in Douala as protesters defied bans a day before official presidential results. Demonstrators supported Issa Tchiroma Bakary and claimed he defeated President Paul Biya, chanting and barricading roads. Partial local media results suggested 92-year-old Biya was on course for an eighth term, while the government dismissed irregularity claims and urged citizens to await official results. Authorities banned gatherings until results were announced. Tchiroma, a former minister and one-time Biya ally, declared he won 54.8% and vowed not to accept any other outcome. Supporters in Garoua displayed flags and banners.
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