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Cameroon Decides 2025: Multiple investitures at Constitutional Council hearings dominate as key rulings expected this afternoon

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Tuesday, August 05, 2025

The Constitutional Council in Yaoundé resumed hearings at 9:30 a.m. today, turning its attention…

Understanding the legal and procedural roadmap after the 21 July 2025 deadline

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Monday, July 21, 2025

Post-Deadline Presidential Election Process - Cameroon 2025 Cameroon Deci…

EDITORIAL | What the rise from 28 to over 80 presidential aspirants means for Cameroon

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Monday, July 21, 2025

The gates at the headquarters of Elections Cameroon (ELECAM) just like those of regional office …

Why many aspirants may never make the ballot

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Monday, July 21, 2025

Cameroon 2025 Presidential Election: Legal Hurdles Ahead Cameroon Decid…

Breaking: Presidential race hits 74 candidates as deadline approaches in less than three hours

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Monday, July 21, 2025

With fewer than three hours to the close of candidacy submissions for Cameroon’s 12 October 202…

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.