Cameroon sets date for twice-delayed legislative and local elections
Summary
Cameroon President Paul Biya announced that legislative and local elections will take place on February 7, 2027, after two postponements. The announcement comes amid opposition pressure following protests over Biya’s re-election and government restrictions on an opposition party.Key Facts
- Biya announced the election date in a decree read on public radio on Monday.
- Cameroon has postponed the legislative and local elections twice.
- Lawmakers’ terms were extended to December 20, while municipal councillors’ terms were extended to February 28, 2027.
- Biya has ruled Cameroon since 1982 and won re-election in October 2025.
- Human Rights Watch lawyers said security forces detained up to 2,000 people after protests over the election; some detainees remain in custody, according to the article.
- Authorities suspended the Cameroon National Salvation Front last month.
- The party’s defeated presidential candidate, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, went into exile in The Gambia after claiming victory.
- A constitutional reform reintroduced the vice-president post in April; its holder is expected to succeed Biya if he dies in office.
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