CameroonOnline.ORG | As Cameroon approaches its October 2025 presidential election, questions are mounting about the ability of the opposition to challenge President Paul Biya, who has been in power since 1982 and is seeking an eighth term at the age of 92. In a recent article, Jeune Afrique asked whether …
Read More »Moody’s Affirms Cameroon’s Caa1 Rating, Stable Outlook Amid Risks
CameroonOnline.ORG | Moody’s Ratings has affirmed Cameroon’s long-term issuer ratings at Caa1, with a stable outlook. The decision reflects ongoing liquidity challenges in the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) market, where rising interest rates and falling subscription rates signal pressure on regional financing. Despite these risks, Moody’s notes …
Read More »The Bishop of Obala Faces Allegations of Sexual Misconduct Amid Political Controversy
CameroonOnline.ORG | The Catholic Diocese of Obala is facing turbulence after allegations targeting its bishop, Monseigneur Sosthène Bayemi. A video circulating on social media, shared by whistleblower N’zui Manto, appears to implicate the bishop in a case of sexual harassment. These allegations come only weeks after the bishop made headlines …
Read More »From Chicago to Cameroon: A Story of Deportation and Resilience
After two decades of building a life in the United States, a Cameroonian woman recently faced an abrupt return to her homeland. Her candid vlog, now reaching thousands, captures the emotion of her enforced departure and the immense challenges of saying goodbye to the life she knew. CameroonOnline.ORG | She …
Read More »Constitutional Court Clears Way for President Biya’s Re-Election
CameroonOnline.ORG | On Friday, August 22, 2025, Cameroon’s Constitutional Court rejected a legal challenge attempting to disqualify President Paul Biya from seeking a new term. The petition, filed by opposition candidate Akere Muna of the Univers Party, was dismissed by Court President Clement Atangana following two hours of legal argument …
Read More »Hearings Open on Akere Muna’s Challenge to Paul Biya’s Candidacy
CameroonOnline.ORG | On Friday, August 22, 2025, Cameroon’s Constitutional Council opened a high-profile hearing into a petition filed by Barrister Akere Tabeng Muna, candidate of the Univers Party. His legal challenge targets the eligibility of Paul Biya, 92-year-old leader of the ruling CPDM, to run in the upcoming October 2025 …
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