HILLTOPVOICES NEWSROOM

Disability Inclusion

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…

New CUAPWD project empowers persons with disabilities in conflict affected North West Region

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Friday, July 18, 2025

In a region long wracked by conflict, where the most vulnerable often suffer in silence, persons…

CUAPWD transforms North West PWDs from beneficiaries to development architects.

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Friday, July 18, 2025

Persons Living with Disabilities PWDs in the North West Region have made strides that earned thu…

Bamenda III Council

Bamenda III Mayor, Fongu Cletus Tanwe, joins global leaders at World Forum of Local Economic Development 2025

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Tuesday, April 01, 2025

The VI World Forum on Local Economic Development (WFLED) has officially commenced in Seville, Sp…

Bamenda III Council

Muslim faithful express need for larger prayer ground as Eid al-Fitr celebrations overflow in Bamenda III

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Monday, March 31, 2025

The Islamic Light Center in Mile III, Nkwen, was overwhelmed by the sheer number of worshippers …

Bamenda III Council

Bamenda III DO Ayuni Austin calls for collective action in tackling waste management in subdivision

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Saturday, March 29, 2025

The issue of waste management in Bamenda including Bamenda III Subdivision has become increasing…

Bamenda III Council

Bamenda III Council unveils 2025 development plans as 2024 accounts approved

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Saturday, March 29, 2025

The Bamenda III Council convened for its Administrative and Management Account Ordinary Session …

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.