Cameroon presidential election news

Here are some recent news articles and updates on the presidential election in Cameroon:

Latest News:

Cameroon's opposition leader, Maurice Kamto, has been released from prison after being detained for over two years on charges of treason and rebellion. Kamto was a candidate in the 2018 presidential election and has been a vocal critic of President Paul Biya's government. (Source: Al Jazeera, March 2021)
The African Union has called for the release of all political prisoners in Cameroon, including Kamto, ahead of the country's presidential election. (Source: Reuters, March 2021)
Cameroon's electoral commission has announced that the country's presidential election will be held on October 7, 2023. (Source: Cameroon Tribune, March 2021)

Background:

Cameroon's presidential election is scheduled to take place in October 2023, with President Paul Biya seeking a seventh term in office. Biya has been in power since 1982 and is one of the longest-serving heads of state in Africa.
The election is expected to be contested by several opposition candidates, including Maurice Kamto, who was runner-up in the 2018 election, and other prominent opposition figures.
The election is seen as a key test of democracy in Cameroon, with many observers expressing concerns about the country's political climate and the government's handling of the election process.

Recent Developments:

In February 2021, Cameroon's government announced that it would be holding a national dialogue to address the country's political and social issues ahead of the election. The dialogue was seen as a move to address concerns about the election process and to promote national unity.
In March 2021, the African Union and other international organizations called for the release of all political prisoners in Cameroon, including Kamto, ahead of the election.
In April 2021, Cameroon's electoral commission announced that it would be conducting a voter registration exercise ahead of the election.

International Reaction:

The international community has been closely watching the situation in Cameroon ahead of the election. The United States, the European Union, and other international organizations have expressed concerns about the country's political climate and the government's handling of the election process.
The African Union has called for the release of all political prisoners in Cameroon and has urged the government to ensure a peaceful and transparent election process.

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