Cameroon’s security forces fire tear gas to disperse protesting opposition party supporters

This as tensions rise over the outcome of the October 12 presidential election. Partial results reported by local media, citing the election vote tallying commission, indicate that 92-year-old President Paul Biya is poised to secure an eighth term in office. Biya’s anticipated victory may escalate tensions after his main challenger, Issa Tchiroma, a former minister and ally, claimed victory last week and warned that any other outcome could plunge the country into unrest.

 

–Reuters–