Overview
- Tchiroma’s campaign says about 30 politicians and activists have been detained, including MANIDEM leader Anicet Ekane and Union for Change figure Djeukam Tchameni.
- Interior Minister Paul Atanga Nji confirmed arrests linked to what he called an insurrectional movement, without naming detainees or giving a total.
- Hundreds of supporters blocked roads in Douala and other cities as police used teargas and water cannon; Reuters reporters saw at least four protesters detained.
- Issa Tchiroma has declared victory, called nationwide protests for 1400 GMT on Sunday, and rejected any other outcome as the government urges people to await results.
- Local media’s partial tallies indicate President Paul Biya, 92, is on course to win, with the Constitutional Council slated to announce the official result on Monday.