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Cameroon on edge as Biya’s main rival barred from October election

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  • Opposition leader Maurice Kamto disqualified from Cameroon’s presidential election, sparking fears of unrest
  • President Paul Biya, 92, approved to run again

 

YAOUNDE, CAMEROON – Cameroon is bracing for possible street protests after the country’s elections body disqualified the main opposition leader from the October 12 presidential race while validating 92-year-old President Paul Biya’s bid for a new term.

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