Cameroon opposition leader flees to Gambia for ‘safety’ after disputed vote

Al JazeeraSunday, November 23, 2025 at 10:08:26 PM
  • Issa Tchiroma Bakary, a prominent opposition leader in Cameroon, has fled to The Gambia for safety following the recent election in which Paul Biya, the long-standing president, secured another term amid allegations of a disputed vote.
  • This development highlights the ongoing political tensions in Cameroon, where opposition figures face significant risks, raising concerns about the state of democracy and political freedom in the country under Biya's extended rule.
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Cameroon's opposition leader in The Gambia after fleeing for his safety
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Issa Tchiroma Bakary, a prominent opposition leader from Cameroon, has sought refuge in The Gambia, where the government is hosting him on humanitarian grounds following a disputed election that saw President Paul Biya secure another term.