Leaders of Gabon's Inclusive National Dialogue say they have given a wide range of recommendations to the transitional president, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema
More than 600 delegates have gathered for the talks, which conclude at the end of April
There are about 15 million potential voters in Cameroon but only about 7 million are registered voters
Concern is growing over Cameroon’s medical care shortage
Mahamat Idriss Deby is said to be attempting to cement his rule with a victory in Chad’s presidential election on May 6
The country is holding a month-long “national dialogue” intended to pave the way for military leaders to transfer power a civilian government
Civil society groups launch campaign asking government to give former prisoners more support and for freed prisoners to be law-abiding citizens
Military officials from both countries say the number of civilian kidnappings and tortures has increased along the border
Opposition and civil groups are taking part, but some are concerned that the current military ruler will use the conference to cement a grip on power
Opposition says it’s time for change in Cameroon, where President Paul Biya, now in his 90s, has ruled for more than four decades and is preparing to run for re-election
Military ruler General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema previously said he would hand back power in August 2025
Biya has been president of Cameroon since 1982 and leader of his party since 1985.
Cameroonian officials ordered an end to activities of the Political Alliance for Change and the Alliance for Political Transition
The final list of candidates for the polls expected to end three years of military rule in the central African state will be officially declared on March 24
The bloc says member countries conduct most of their trade with outside countries and have made little attempt to break down economic barriers between them
Officials declare a humanitarian emergency after encroaching waters from Atlantic Ocean destroyed several hundred homes, buildings and plantations along country's coast
The women sang about longing to be free and achieving true equality with men
The vote will mark the end of Mahamat Idriss Deby's transitional period, the election commission said
Armed conflict, climate shocks contribute to the problem, say those attending the meeting
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