Four Killed In Cameroon Opposition Protests Ahead Of Election Results

At least four people have been confirmed dead following violent clashes between opposition supporters and security forces in Cameroon’s economic capital, Douala, ahead of the announcement of the country’s presidential election results.

The protests occurred on Saturday, October 26, 2025, but were widely reported on Monday, October 27, after details emerged from opposition figures and regional authorities.

Demonstrators took to the streets alleging manipulation of the October 12 presidential election. Witnesses said security forces used tear gas, water cannons, and, in some cases, live ammunition to disperse the crowds.

Authorities confirmed at least four deaths, while dozens of people were injured or arrested during the unrest. The violence erupted just a day before the Constitutional Council was scheduled to declare the official results of the highly contested poll.

Opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary claimed victory, asserting that he won 54.8 percent of the vote, while supporters accused the ruling party of altering results to favour President Paul Biya, who has ruled Cameroon since 1982.

Biya, 92, Africa’s oldest serving head of state, is widely expected to secure another term. His party, the Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM), has rejected allegations of fraud, insisting the election was peaceful and credible.

Human rights observers have condemned the reported use of excessive force and mass arrests, warning that the crackdown could inflame tensions further. Internet restrictions were also reported in parts of Douala and Yaoundé.

With official results expected imminently, international observers and regional partners have urged calm and restraint, as Cameroonians await the outcome of one of the most contested elections in the nation’s history.