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Cameroon Decides 2025

Police raid disrupts live broadcast on private TV in Douala, Journalists’ Union condemns ‘flagrant violation’

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Friday, August 08, 2025

A live political interview on private television channel Spectrum Television (STV) was abruptly …

Cameroon Decides 2025

Cameroon Decides 2025: Media under pressure as student journalist’s arrest sparks outcry

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Tuesday, August 05, 2025

In a democracy, elections are not just about ballots and candidates. They are also about informa…

Cameroon Journalists' Trade Union holds EGA in the East Region, resolve to enhance safety of media professionals

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Friday, March 07, 2025

Journalists and media professionals in the East region like other parts of Cameroon have long fa…

Bamenda marks World Radio Day 2025 with call for climate action

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Monday, February 24, 2025

Bamenda’s media professionals and radio audiences gathered on Saturday, 22nd February 2025, to c…

Assassination of Martinez ZOGO: Journalists' Trade Union declares 'Black Wednesday'

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Sunday, January 22, 2023

By Bakah Derick The Cameroon Journalists' Trade Union (CJTU) has called on media workers a…

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.