Overview
- The Constitutional Council declared 92‑year‑old President Paul Biya the winner for an eighth term with 53.66% of the vote on October 27.
- Chiroma maintains he won about 60% and says he will not accept any other result.
- Protests erupted in several cities within hours of the ruling, with police using tear gas in Douala.
- Authorities cordoned off Douala’s New‑Bell district, installing checkpoints and restricting movement in and out.
- Reuters, citing Chiroma’s campaign, reported at least four people were killed during an October 26 demonstration in Douala, while BBC reported sounds of gunfire in Garoua.