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Cameroon’s President Seeks Extension for National Assembly Mandate

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Amindeh Blaise Atabong

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  • Bill proposes to extend the mandate from March 2025 to March 2026
  • Opposition fears the move undermines election integrity

 

Yaoundé, Cameroon – Cameroon’s President Paul Biya is seeking the extension of the mandate of members of the lower house of parliament (National Assembly) by one year – from March 10, 2025, to March 30, 2026.

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