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Cameroonians brace for crucial elections

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As Cameroonians prepare to head to the polls on October 12, many questions arise: How united is the opposition? Why is President Biya absent from the campaign trail? How secure are regions historically affected by violence? What role do women play in this election? DW correspondent Jean Marie Ngong Song and political analyst Fokum Violet join us today as we unpack Cameroon's upcoming election.
1 Oct 2025 English Germany News

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