Cameroon's opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary declared himself the winner of the October 12 presidential election, rejecting provisional results and alleging widespread fraud. His claim, made ahead of the Constitutional Council's final announcement, has intensified political tensions, leading to protests and arrests across the nation.
Internet connectivity across Cameroon has been severely disrupted since October 23, 2025, leaving millions offline. This outage coincides with escalating protests and political tensions following the disputed October 12 presidential election, where incumbent Paul Biya is poised for re-election.
At least two people have been killed and dozens arrested in Cameroon as protests erupted across several cities following the disputed presidential election held on October 12, 2025. Opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary claimed victory, while the incumbent, 92-year-old Paul Biya, is widely expected to secure an eighth term amidst allegations of fraud.
Cameroon and Chad have signed a military cooperation agreement to enhance security along their 1,094-kilometer shared border. Announced by Cameroon's Ministry of Defense on September 24, 2025, the deal aims to combat Boko Haram terrorism, illicit trafficking, and other cross-border threats through joint operations and intelligence sharing.
