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Dr Nkwenti receives global honour, urges reforms, community-led development for Cameroon’s progress

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Tuesday, July 29, 2025

The 2024/2025 edition of the Prime International Press Award for Champions in Development has b…

CUAPWD workshop boosts disability inclusion in humanitarian response

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Wednesday, July 23, 2025

The Coordinating Unit of Associations of Persons with Disabilities (CUAPWD) has wrapped up a two…

PM Dion Ngute receives warm welcome from Nkambe development duo in Bamenda

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Friday, July 04, 2025

It was a moment that stood out amid the pageantry and political gravity of Prime Minister Chief …

Ngoketunjia youth declare renewed hope as PM Dion Ngute arrives North West Region

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Thursday, July 03, 2025

As Prime Minister Chief Dr Joseph Dion Ngute arrived in Bamenda on Thursday, 3 July 2025, to cha…

Archbishop Andrew Nkea Fuanya

Twelve Piarist Priests Ordained in Bamenda

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Thursday, July 03, 2025

Joy spilled into the air and colour lit the Futru Parish Church in Bamenda this Thursday, 3 July…

Hilltopvoices — Election Sidebar

Quick Snapshot

A concise summary of today's key electoral developments, rulings and press‑freedom alerts.

Validated candidates

12

Kamto ruling

Excluded

Dzipan

Removed

Selected candidates

PB

Paul Biya

Incumbent • Age 92

BB

Bello Bouba Maigari

UNDP • Age 78

SO

Samuel H. Iyodi

FDC • Age 37

Media Watch

Recent incidents include the arrest and release of a student journalist and the forced interruption of a live TV interview in Douala.

Cameroon 2025 Candidates Fact Sheet

Paul Biya (92)
Incumbent president, seeking an unprecedented eighth term.
Bello Bouba Maigari (78)
Former prime minister, UNDP leader, advocating constitutional reform and repatriation of Ahidjo’s remains.
Issa Tchiroma Bakary (75)
Veteran politician, FSNC candidate with long ministerial experience.
Akere Muna (72)
Renowned anti-corruption lawyer, reform-minded Univers candidate.
Joshua Osih (56)
SDF leader, emphasises inclusive politics and institutional renewal.
Cabral Libii (45)
Youthful centre-left voice, PCRN candidate popular with younger voters.
Seta Caxton Ateki (c.39)
One of the youngest candidates, representing PAL and new political energy.
Jacques Bouhga‑Hagbe (–)
MCNC candidate; first-time contender with emerging grassroots appeal.
Serge Espoir Matomba (–)
PURS candidate, known for radical economic and reformist ideas.
Pierre Kwemo (–)
UMS candidate; academic background, entering presidential scene for the first time.
Hermine Patricia Tomaïno Ndam Njoya (c.56)
Seasoned female opposition figure, UDC candidate, former mayor.
Samuel Hiram Iyodi (37)
Youngest candidate, FDC/MP3; chemical engineer targeting diaspora and dual nationality reform.