Overview
- The government acknowledged deaths during protests and accused opposition figure Issa Tchiroma Bakary of inciting violence, announcing a criminal investigation.
- Officials reported at least four fatalities in Douala with additional shootings alleged in Garoua, and the EU voiced deep concern and urged the release of those it says were arbitrarily detained.
- Authorities cited fires, pillaging and looting in Dschang, Ngon, Guider and Garoua, while a ruling‑party office in the western region burned during earlier unrest captured on social media.
- Internet access was partially disrupted during demonstrations, which officials attributed to a submarine cable cut, drawing skepticism due to a 2017 government shutdown.
- The Constitutional Council declared 92‑year‑old Paul Biya winner for an eighth term as opposition figures and church monitors alleged irregularities, including attempted ballot stuffing.