Cameroon Opposition Candidate Rejects Biya's Re-election, Alleges Vote Fraud
Cameroon's main opposition candidate, Tchiroma, rejects President Biya's re-election, claiming the process was a sham and the mandate was stolen. Tchiroma, a former government minister, accuses Biya of winning his eighth term with 53.7% of the vote through fraudulent means not reflecting the will of the people.
Tensions escalate as protests break out across Cameroon, leading to violent confrontations with security forces in Garoua and Douala. The opposition continues to challenge the credibility of the election results, urging peaceful resistance against the alleged distortion of the outcome.
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