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Why Biya's victory damages Cameroon's electoral integrity

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December 12, 2025

Cameroon looks calm — but the disputed election has shaken citizen's faith in the electoral system. Tomaino Ndam Njoya, the only female presidential candidate, joins us Under the Baobab, explains why there were no winners in Cameroon's election, and reveals surprising ways Cameroon's political elite can try to rebuild trust with the electorate.

Cameroon appears to be calm but the disputed electionhas shaken citizen's faith in the electoral system. Protesters have been jailed, opposition voices silenced, and challenger Issa Tchiroma has fled into exile, while 92-year-old President Paul Biya begins another term. Tomaino Ndam Njoya, the only female presidential candidate to challenge Biya, joins us Under the Baobab and explains why there were no winners in Cameroon's election. She also reveals surprising ways Cameroon's political elite can try to rebuild trust with the electorate. 

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