Arson attack on governing party office as election tentions mount in Cameroon

A ruling party office was set ablaze in western Cameroon on Wednesday, marking a dangerous escalation of tensions following a disputed presidential election that opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary claims to have won, challenging the 42-year rule of 92-year-old President Paul Biya.

The Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (RDPC) office in Dschang was torched, with images circulating widely online.

Secretary General Jean Nkuete…