Archive · 28 Oct 2025
Cameroon Election: Biya Wins Amid Protests and Fraud Claims
Cameroon's long-time president, Paul Biya, who is 92 years old, won another election.
This has made many people angry because they believe the election wasn't fair and that the votes were tampered with.
Some protesters have even clashed with the police, and sadly, some people have died.
The internet was also shut down in some areas, which made people even more upset.
President Biya has been in charge for a very, very long time, longer than most people in Cameroon have been alive.
Now he will continue to lead the country until he is almost 100 years old.
This election is causing worry about whether the country will stay stable, especially with other conflicts happening.
President Paul Biya, 92, declared winner of Cameroon's presidential election for another term.
Opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary claims victory and alleges vote tampering and irregularities.
Protests erupted following the election results, leading to clashes with security forces and at least four fatalities.
An internet outage further fueled public anger, with suspicions of government suppression despite official explanations.
Biya's victory extends his over four-decade authoritarian rule, leading to concerns about stability and future leadership.
- Who
- President Paul Biya, opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary, protesters, security forces.
- What
- Paul Biya was declared the winner of Cameroon's presidential election, leading to protests, clashes, and allegations of vote tampering and election irregularities.
- When
- Presidential election held earlier this month (October), with results declared subsequently. Protests and clashes occurred after the results were announced.
- Where
- Cameroon, with specific mention of Garoua and a fire in the western region.
- Why
- To protest election results, allegations of vote tampering, and to challenge the long-standing authoritarian rule of President Biya.
Opposition and Protesters
Incumbent and Government
Election Legitimacy
Opposition and Protesters
Claimed victory, alleged vote tampering, and election irregularities including attempted ballot stuffing.
Incumbent and Government
Declared Biya the winner, accused opposition of disrupting the electoral process.
Internet Outage
Opposition and Protesters
Protesters angered by internet outage, suspecting government suppression; government previously shut down internet to suppress demonstrations.
Incumbent and Government
Denied responsibility for internet outage, blaming a submarine cable cut.
Authoritarian Rule
Opposition and Protesters
Protesters aim to disrupt one of Africa's most enduring dictatorships; many citizens have never known another leader.
Incumbent and Government
President Biya's party maintains a strong grip on power through constitutional amendments and state control; Biya will lead until almost 100.
- President
- Paul Biya
- President's Age
- 92
- Years in Office
- Over four decades (since 1982)
- Election Winner
- Paul Biya
- Biya's Vote Share
- 53%
- Opposition Candidate
- Issa Tchiroma Bakary
- Bakary's Vote Share
- 35%
- Fatalities
- At least four in clashes
Sources
Ivory Coast’s Ouattara secures fourth term with landslide election win
World’s oldest ruler re-elected in Cameroon, protests erupt
World's Oldest President, Paul Biya, Once Again Wins Cameroon Election At 92
Cameroon opposition rejects Biya’s win, alleges fraud amid violent protests
