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Africa Connect: Elections in Cameroon

November 14, 2025·16 min·1 clip

Maurice Comteau, who got 14% in the last rigged election, has been barred from standing, revealing how the state controls candidate choice.

Dr. Paul Kariuki analyzes Cameroon's upcoming elections, discussing President Paul Beer's 33-year rule and eighth term bid, the exclusion of opposition candidate Maurice Comteau, and the country's linguistic divisions and economic challenges. The interview examines democratic backsliding, electoral manipulation, and citizen aspirations for change.

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