# Cameroon sets election date after two delays

> President Paul Biya announces legislative and local elections for February 7, 2027, ending months of postponement.
- Title: Cameroon sets election date after two delays · Al Jazeera
- Summary: President Paul Biya announces legislative and local elections for February 7, 2027, ending months of postponement.
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- Source: Al Jazeera — https://aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/10/cameroon-sets-date-for-twice-delayed-legislative-and-local-elections?traffic_source=rss
- Author: Al Jazeera Staff
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- Topics: cameroon, paul biya, elections, legislative elections, local elections, news, world, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Cameroon's President Paul Biya announced legislative and local elections will be held on February 7, 2027, after two previous delays.