From Al Jazeera · Al Jazeera Staff · · 40s
Cameroon sets election date after two delays
President Paul Biya announces legislative and local elections for February 7, 2027, ending months of postponement.
In brief
President Paul Biya announces legislative and local elections for February 7, 2027, ending months of postponement. Cameroon's President Paul Biya announced legislative and local elections will be held on February 7, 2027, after two previous delays. Originally reported by Al Jazeera.
Biya announces new election date
Cameroon's President Paul Biya announced that legislative and local elections will be held on February 7 next year.
Announcement made by decree
Biya, who is 93, made the announcement in a decree read on public radio on Monday.
Elections delayed twice before
The elections have been postponed twice already before this new date was set for February 7, 2027.
What to remember
Cameroon's President Paul Biya announced legislative and local elections will be held on February 7, 2027, after two previous delays.
