Cameroon bars main challenger to longtime leader from presidential race | Elections News

Exclusion of Maurice Kamto, President Paul Biya’s main rival, has fuels fears of unrest in the West African nation.

Cameroon‘s electoral commission has rejected the candidacy of Maurice Kamto, President Paul Biya’s main rival, in an upcoming presidential election, fuelling fears of unrest and increasing the likelihood of another win for the incumbent, who has led for decades.

The chief of the electoral commission, ELECAM, announced the decision in a news conference on Saturday when he…