Cameroon is holding its second regional elections today, Sunday, November 30, just weeks after President Paul Biya was re-elected for an eighth term on October 12.
The vote takes place amid growing opposition discontent and government efforts to assert greater control over the political landscape.
The elections are indirect, with voting restricted to municipal councillors and traditional chiefs, rather than ordinary citizens — a mechanism that has drawn significant criticism.
The first edition of the elections took place in 2020, while the current round was delayed, further fuelling objections.
A government source insists that holding the vote on schedule shows there is no crisis, but analysts argue that the positions of traditional leaders are likely to be decisive.
Meanwhile, the opposition continues to mobilize and has announced a live broadcast on election day titled “People’s Regional Elections” to allow Cameroonians to voice their rejection of what they describe as an “electoral farce.”
The ruling party is aiming for a sweeping victory to cement its dominance, while opposition leaders call on citizens to resist what they see as political manipulation and demand transparent elections that genuinely reflect the popular will.
