Paul Biya schedules legislative and municipal elections in Cameroon for February 7
Cameroon President Paul Biya has called for legislative and local elections to be held on February 7, 2027. Biya, who has governed the country since 1982, signed a decree convening the electorate. This follows the suspension of the Cameroon National Salvation Front last month.
- The President of Cameroon, Paul Biya, called legislative and local elections for February 7, 2027.
- Authorities suspended the Cameroon National Salvation Front last month.
- The opposition rejected Biya's re-election in contested polls last year.
- Municipal councillors' mandates were extended until February 28, 2027.
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