Cameroon President Biya Delays Elections Again. Yaoundé, Cameroon — President Paul Biya of Cameroon announced a further delay of legislative and municipal elections that were originally scheduled for 2025.
The elections, which were already postponed to early 2026, have now been delayed again without a new date being set.
In a televised address on the occasion of the 60th Youth Day, a rare public appearance by the nearly 93-year-old head of state, Biya cited “certain compelling constraints “as the reason for the postponement, while assuring that “the relevant provisions of the laws, and particularly the Constitution, would be respected.”He also promised to form a new government, having announced its dissolution in his annual speech on New Year’s Eve.
The country has been governed by President Biya for over 40 years, making him one of the longest-serving leaders in Africa.
Cameroon has been facing various challenges, including separatist movements in the English — speaking regions and economic difficulties.
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Za, and bssnews. Net, the delay of the elections and Biya’s reasons for the postponement have been widely reported, indicating a consensus on the matter.
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Com has reported on opposition reactions to previous elections, suggesting a potential for political unrest or opposition to Biya’s actions, although this is not directly related to the current delay of the elections. Regional officials confirmed that the government has not yet provided a specific new date for the elections.
Further details are expected as the situation develops.
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Source: Cameroon President Biya delays elections once again — vanguardngr.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
