Cameroon’s bishops urge electoral reform ahead of 2025 presidential election

Cameroon’s bishops urge electoral reform ahead of 2025 presidential election

YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – Catholic bishops in Cameroon are calling for electoral reform as the country prepares for the 2025 presidential election. In a March 28 Pastoral Letter, the bishops insist that the electoral code as it stands now cannot make for a free, fair and transparent election, echoing the demands of several opposition parties. “The electoral process in Cameroon is governed by the Constitution and the 2012 Electoral Code?’ Despite this …

Cameroon: Bishops issue Pastoral Letter as country’s landmark October 2025 election draws near

The Pastoral Letter from the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (Conférence Episcopale Nationale du Cameroun - C.E.N.C.), titled “If the Lord does not build the house, in vain do its builders labour” (Psalm 126: 1), emphasizes the significance of the upcoming October 2025 elections, a pivotal year for the country’s socio-political landscape. In light of these circumstances, which are crucial for the nation, the Bishops’ message is directe…

Rise above Challenges to Vote Massively in October Polls: Cameroon’s Catholic Bishops to Electorate

With challenges such as high cost of living and insecurity in vast regions of Cameroon, few people may see the reason to participate in the country’s presidential elections slated for October, members of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) have said. In their March 28 Pastoral letter, NECC members, however, encourage Cameroonians to rise above their challenges and to demonstrate their love for their country through voting in sui…

Biya’s Succession: Catholic bishops urge electoral reform ahead of presidential election – Cameroon Concord News

Catholic bishops in Cameroon are calling for electoral reform as the country prepares for the 2025 presidential election. In a March 28 Pastoral Letter, the bishops insist that the electoral code as it stands now cannot make for a free, fair and transparent election, echoing the demands of several opposition parties. “The electoral process in Cameroon is governed by the Constitution and the 2012 Electoral Code?’ Despite this legal framework, the…

The United People for Social Renewal will hold its congress on Saturday, April 05, 2025 at the Yaoundé Congress Centre. The political party called the United People for Social Renewal, of which Serge Espoir Matomba is the first secretary, holds its third ordinary national congress next Saturday in Yaoundé. The meeting mobilizes the executive board, executives and activists of the political party as well as special guests at the Congress Centre. …

Cameroon's election officials praise the Commonwealth workshop in preparation for the upcoming poll - Commonwealth Union

(Commonwealth)_ Election management officials in Cameroon have expressed their appreciation to the Commonwealth Secretariat for organizing a series of capacity-building workshops aimed at delivering credible, transparent, and inclusive elections. These training sessions, held from 17-28 March, were designed to support more rigorous preparations for Cameroon’s upcoming presidential elections in October 2025. The workshops trained 150 field staff …