Cameroon is once again on edge as massive protests erupt across the country following presidential election results that show Paul Biya, aged 92, leading for what would be his eighth consecutive term.
Biya has ruled Cameroon for 43 years, making him one of the world’s longest-serving leaders. But this time, frustration has boiled over. Protesters, especially the youth, have taken to the streets, torching property and confronting security forces. Videos flooding social media show scenes of chaos smoke rising from burning buildings and crowds chanting “enough is enough.”
Many Cameroonians say this election was never about choice but control calling it an “illusion of democracy.” Critics question how a wheelchair-bound nonagenarian can run a campaign, let alone a country, without the outcome being predetermined.
Observers link the situation to deep-rooted political stagnation, economic hardship, and foreign influence, particularly from France Cameroon’s former colonial power which many believe continues to shape the nation’s politics behind the scenes.
For many, this isn’t just an election dispute; it’s the eruption of decades of bottled-up anger. People are demanding real change, accountability, and leadership renewal.
Political analysts warn that Cameroon’s unrest could spill over into broader regional instability, serving as a cautionary tale for other African nations where leaders hold onto power for decades.
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