At least two protesters were shot dead by security forces in Cameroon as opposition supporters rallied to demand credible results from the country’s recent presidential election, the opposition said on Sunday (October 26, 2025).
Hundreds stormed the streets in different cities following days of unrest and in response to protest calls by opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary, who claims to have defeated President Paul Biya in the Oct. 12 election.
Cameroon’s top court, the constitutional council, is expected to announce final election results on Monday (October 27), but the opposition and their supporters have accused authorities of seeking to rig the vote.
Two protesters were shot dead in the economic hub of Douala on Sunday during unrest as security forces clashed with opposition supporters, according to the African Movement for New Independence and Democracy party.
The Associated Press could not independently verify the reports of the deaths, which were also reported by local media. Authorities did not immediately speak on the issue.
