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Bamenda III Council begins St Paul’s junction–Foncha Junction road project

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Sunday, August 03, 2025

Road works have officially begun on the St Paul’s Junction–Foncha Junction stretch in Bamenda, f…

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Saturday, May 17, 2025

With presidential elections set for October this year, Cameroonian journalists are stepping up e…

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Thursday, May 15, 2025

In a community marked by the long, silent cries of loss and survival, one woman's smile beca…

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.