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Cameroon Opposition Veteran Anicet Ekane Dies in Custody as Government Opens Inquiry

Authorities announce an investigation, denying negligence over his treatment.

Au Cameroun, c'est la consternation sur les réseaux sociaux après la mort en prison, lundi 1er décembre, de l'opposant Anicet Ekane, qui présidait le parti Manidem. 
Anicet Ekane le 19 juillet 2025 à Yaoundé, la capitale administrative du Cameroun.
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Overview

  • The Ministry of Defence confirmed that Anicet Ekane, 74, died on December 1 while detained in Yaoundé.
  • Ekane was arrested on October 24 in Douala after backing Issa Tchiroma Bakary’s claim to the presidency and was transferred to the Secrétariat d’État à la Défense in Yaoundé.
  • His lawyer and party report that his health deteriorated sharply in custody and that repeated requests for a hospital transfer or medical evacuation were not granted.
  • Officials reject allegations of negligence, say he received appropriate care, and have opened an investigation as the government urges calm.
  • The European Union delegation renewed calls to free people it considers arbitrarily detained since the election and pressed for accountability to prevent further tragedies.