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Cameroon Leader's Ally Quits, Launches Challenge in Political Shake-Up
- Issa Tchiroma Bakary has resigned as employment minister to run for president in the October elections, responding to calls for change in Cameroon.
- Tchiroma is leading the Cameroon National Salvation Front and seeks to address issues like federalism, youth employment, education, and agricultural modernization.
- The upcoming election may be historic, as it could be the first without Paul Biya, who has ruled for over 40 years.
- Political experts suggest Tchiroma's challenge could influence other northern political figures to join the race.
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The Straits Times
The PrintCameroon leader's ally quits, launches challenge in political shake-up
YAOUNDE - A long-time ally of Cameroon's leader has quit the government to run for president in October elections - a defection that could reshape the West African nation's politics after more than four decades of Paul Biya's rule. Read more at straitstimes.com.
COMMENTARY-Cameroon’s Hunger Games: What if Tchiroma is playing a game with us all?
By Hans Ngala All the rumors about whether former government minister Issa Tchiroma Bakary had broken ties with Biya – have finally been put to rest. Tchiroma in a 24-page document explained that it was time to “put an end to the old system”.He added that it was also time “to close the chapter on a stagnant system” – an apparent reference to the Biya regime he had been a part of, for more than 30 years.The sudden move by 75-year-old Bakari has m…
Issa Tchiroma announces presidential run after breaking with Biya government – Cameroon Intelligence Report
Minister Issa Tchiroma who resigned this week on Thursday confirmed he will stand in this year’s presidential election, stating he wants to “put an end to the old system”. Issa Tchiroma Bakary, long an ally of veteran President Paul Biya, first announced his intention to stand in an open letter posted on social media on Wednesday evening, then confirmed his ambition in a live online broadcast 24 hours later. The former employment and vocational …
Issa Tchiroma announces presidential run after breaking with Biya government – Cameroon Concord News
Minister Issa Tchiroma who resigned this week on Thursday confirmed he will stand in this year’s presidential election, stating he wants to “put an end to the old system”. Issa Tchiroma Bakary, long an ally of veteran President Paul Biya, first announced his intention to stand in an open letter posted on social media on Wednesday evening, then confirmed his ambition in a live online broadcast 24 hours later. The former employment and vocational …
The member of the national steering committee of the party and responsible for the mission to the Cabinet of the national president has slammed the door of the Cameroonian Party for National Reconciliation. The Cameroonian Party for National Reconciliation loses a member of the steering committee a few months before the presidential election. Yahya Bello, responsible for the mission to the cabinet of the national president of the party, the depu…
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