Ugandans go to polls after election campaign marred by violence
Ugandans go to the polls after one of the most keenly-watched and violent election campaigns in a generation, as the pop star politician Bobi Wine tries to unseat Yoweri Museveni from his 34-year rule. Wine is one of nine opposition challengers and has won the…
How Cameroons Regional Polls Went Down In Restive Anglophone Regions
Minute-by-Minute Update of Regional Election Day In NWSW Regions Around 3: 28 AM Deafening gunshots in Bamenda and environs. Early Morning around 5: 00 AM – Gunshots engulf Kumbo, around Shisong and environs.“Good morning CNA. the Catholic Christians in Shisong are currently being held hostage…
Cameroon Opposition Leader’s De Facto House Arrest Ends
YAOUNDE – Hundreds of supporters of Cameroon opposition leader Maurice Kamto have gathered at his home after his months-long de facto house arrest suddenly ended. Heavily armed police stationed at his home since September 22 left on Tuesday, but authorities are giving no explanation….
1 Killed, Others Wounded as Cameroon Holds First Regional Elections
FILE – A man is seen at a voting booth during general and municipal elections in Yaounde, Cameroon, Feb. 9, 2020. The country held its first regional elections Sunday. YAOUNDE, CAMEROON – Scattered violence-marred Cameroon’s first election to appoint regional councils on Sunday, with one…
Cameroon holds first regional election amid opposition boycott
A voter signs after casting her ballot during the regional election in Maroua [Josiane Kouagheu/Reuters] The government sees polls as a step towards greater regional autonomy but opponents fear the vote will tighten President Biya’s hold on power. Cameroon is holding its first-ever regional…
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