Politics of Cameroon - Wikipedia
WEBThe politics of Cameroon takes place in the context of an electoral autocracy where multi-party elections have been held since 1992, the ruling party wins every election, and Paul Biya has been president since 1982.
Cameroon - Politics, Constitution, Society | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · After significant political unrest and a number of violent clashes, a constitutional amendment in 1990 established a multiparty system. Other major political parties include the National Union for Democracy and Progress, the Cameroon Democratic Union, and the Social Democratic Front.
Cameroon's president wins backing to delay legislative, local polls ...
WEBYAOUNDE, July 9 (Reuters) - Cameroonian President Paul Biya secured approval from lawmakers on Tuesday to delay parliamentary and local elections until 2026, a move opposition parties fear could...
Explainer: The causes of Cameroon's six-year separatist conflict
WEBOct 5, 2023 · The public execution by Cameroonian separatists of two civilians has cast a spotlight back on a simmering six-year conflict that has killed thousands in the English-speaking west of the Central...
Cameroon: Freedom in the World 2022 Country Report | Freedom …
WEBOverview. President Paul Biya has ruled Cameroon since 1982. His Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) has maintained power by rigging elections, using state resources for political patronage, and limiting the activities of opposition parties.
The Post-Biya Era Looms Large in Cameroon’s Politics | WPR
WEBSep 4, 2024 · Cameroonian President Paul Biya took a step toward extending his decades-long rule late last month when his party, the Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement, endorsed his bid to be its...
World Report 2024: Cameroon | Human Rights Watch
WEBThree political parties filed a complaint with the Constitutional Council, asking for a revote or partial revote in the center of the country, alleging fraud and lack of transparency.
Cameroon country profile - BBC News
WEB9 March 2023. Cameroon is often known as "Africa in miniature" because of its geographical and cultural diversity. The country has one of the highest literacy rates in Africa but its economic...
Cameroon: Freedom in the World 2020 Country Report | Freedom …
WEBPresident Paul Biya has ruled Cameroon since 1982. His Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) has maintained power by rigging elections, using state resources for political patronage, and limiting the activities of opposition parties. Security forces use violence to disperse antigovernment protests.
Cameroon: Freedom in the World 2023 Country Report | Freedom …
WEBDespite the existence of hundreds of registered political parties, Cameroon remains a one-party state. The organizational advantages of the ruling party’s long incumbency, its dominance over electoral bodies, and its superior access to media and public resources disadvantage opposition candidates.
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