93 years old President Biya sets February date for legislative, municipal elections in Cameroon
Verified: 7 outlets in 7 countries have reported this story since Nov 9, 1 of them from Cameroon.
Cameroonian President, Paul Biya, has scheduled legislative and municipal elections for February 7, 2027, ending uncertainty over the long-delayed polls amid heightened political tensions following his re-election last year. Biya announced the date in a decree read on public radio on Monday, November 9, after the elections were postponed twice, resulting in extensions of the mandates of lawmakers and municipal councillors. The 93-year-old leader, who has ruled Cameroon since 1982, is the world’s oldest serving head of state. His re-election in October 2025 triggered widespread protests…
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1 outlet from Cameroon, where the story is: Mimi Mefo Info · how we count
- Nov 9, 9:24 PM UTCFirst reportCameroon president calls elections for February 7jamaicaobserver.com ↗
- Nov 9, 9:53 PM UTC+29 minBiya Convenes Electorate for February 7, 2027 Legislative and Municipal Electionsmimimefoinfos.com ↗
- Nov 10, 2:30 AM UTC+5 hCameroon sets date for twice-delayed legislative and local electionsaljazeera.com ↗
- Nov 10, 5:43 AM UTC+8 hCameroon: Legislative and municipal elections set for February 7, 2027beninwebtv.com ↗
- Verified: a second independent outlet reported itNov 10, 5:43 AM UTC · +8 h
- Nov 10, 8:57 AM UTC+12 hCameroon president sets date for twice-delayed electionsafricanews.com ↗
- Nov 10, 12:08 PM UTC+15 h· you’re reading this93 years old President Biya sets February date for legislative, municipal elections in Cameroonzambiamonitor.com ↗
- Nov 11, 3:30 AM UTC+30 hCameroon sets February 7 date for delayed legislative, local electionsnewsaf.cgtn.com ↗
[Claude] Both other reports cover Biya's announcement of the February 7 legislative and municipal elections, with no conflicting facts.
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