By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Jeune Afrique, Camer.be and Journal du Cameroun
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya asks the CPDM to actively prepare for the February 2027 municipal and legislative elections in a circular addressed to the party. He notably demands greater energy and probity as the opposition seeks to strengthen its organisation, reports Jeune Afrique.
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Paul Biya has signed the decree convening the electorate, and candidate registration for the legislative elections closes on 24 November.
12 NovBiya sets CPDM candidate selection rules in Cameroon
10 NovCameroon: applications for legislative elections close on 24 November10 NovCameroon’s ELECAM has 15 days to receive candidacies for 7 February electionsCameroon’s President Paul Biya has signed a circular setting the rules for selecting CPDM candidates for the 7 February 2027 legislative and municipal elections. He notably excluded ministers, senators and regional council presidents from taking part in the elections, according to Actu Cameroun.
🇨🇲 Cameroon · Source: Actu Cameroun ·
Cameroon's President Paul Biya has called voters to municipal and legislative elections on 7 February 2027. The decree signed on 9 November sets the date for both polls, initially scheduled for February 2025 and then postponed twice, France 24 reports. The election comes amid tensions following the disputed 2025 presidential election.
🇨🇲 Cameroon · Source: Journal du Cameroun ·
Paul Biya has renewed the mandate of Enow Abrams Egbe as president of the electoral council of Elections Cameroon (ELECAM) for four years, along with that of vice-president Amugu and ten other members. The decree was signed on 9 November, according to Actu Cameroun, as legislative and municipal elections are scheduled for 7 February 2027.
🇨🇲 Cameroon · Source: Actu Cameroun ·
President Paul Biya has signed a decree, made public on Monday 9 November, convening the electorate for the legislative and municipal elections of 7 February 2027, according to RFI. After more than two years of extended mandates, these polls will not be postponed again.
🇨🇲 Cameroon · Source: RFI ·
Cameroon’s RDPC denounces candidacy blockages in EastRDPC permanent regional delegation chief Joseph Le issued an internal note on 12 November 2026 accusing some mayors and section presidents of blocking the issuance of civil-status documents and signatures to candidates for the 7 February 2027 legislative and municipal elections. According to Camer.be, the obstruction targets potential rivals within the ruling party.
Belgium calls for respect of Doha and Washington agreementsBelgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot calls for all commitments made in the Doha and Washington mediation efforts on peace in eastern DR Congo to be respected. He also supports an inclusive national dialogue, according to a message published after his meeting with Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner.The week in Africa
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