Following the announcement of Paul Biya‘s victory in the recent presidential election, where he garnered 55.66% of the vote compared to Issa Tchiroma Bakary‘s 35.19%, widespread unrest has erupted across Cameroon. In Garoua, a stronghold for Tchiroma, gunfire near the opposition leader’s home led to the deaths of at least two people. This grim incident adds to the four fatalities reported in Douala, the country’s economic center, where clashes between Tchiroma’s supporters and government security forces turned violent. In a social media address, President Biya thanked his supporters but also expressed sorrow over the turmoil that followed the election results. Reporting from Yaoundé, Indira Ayuk of FRANCE 24 provides further insight into the unfolding situation.
Cameroon Ignites in Turmoil as Paul Biya’s Election Victory Sparks Fierce Controversy
