Cameroon: Main Opposition Candidate Barred From Elections

Nairobi — Exclusion of Maurice Kamto Harms Election Credibility

The decision by Cameroon‘s electoral board to exclude Maurice Kamto, a key opposition leader and challenger to incumbent President Paul Biya, from the country’s upcoming presidential elections raises concerns about the credibility of the electoral process, Human Rights Watch said today.

On July 26, 2025, Cameroon’s Election Commission (ELECAM) approved 13 out of 83 prospective candidates, including the 92-year-old Biya, who has been…