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Presidential campaign kicks off in Cameroon

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Opposition leaders Bello Bouba Maigari and Cabral Libii held rallies in Douala over the weekend.

Breakdown
  • Cameroon's presidential campaign has officially started with 12 initial candidates.
  • The election could end or extend President Paul Biya's 43 years in power. 8s
  • Two candidates have withdrawn to form a coalition with opposition figure Bélo Bouba Maigari. 40s
  • Young candidate Cabral Libi has drawn significant support from the public. 51s
  • About eight million voters are registered, and Biya is seeking an eighth term at age 92. 1m 11s
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