Cameroon: Paul Biya declared as provisional winner of presidential election

Eight days after Cameroon’s presidential election, the National Vote Counting Commission released provisional results pointing to the victory of incumbent president Paul Biya.

The Commission said Biya arrived first with over 53% of the votes, in front of his main opponent Issa Tchiroma Bakary at 35%.

These preliminary results are already disputed. Opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma has been claiming victory for the past week.

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