Members of the security forces remove barricades during a protest by supporters of Cameroon presidential candidate Issa Tchiroma, who claimed victory in the October 12 presidential election, in New Bell neighbourhood, Douala, Cameroon October 26, 2025.REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab

DOUALA, Oct 26 (Reuters) – At least four people were killed by gunshots in opposition protests in Cameroon’s commercial capital Douala on Sunday, according to the campaign of presidential candidate Issa Tchiroma, who is seeking to oust veteran leader Paul Biya.

Tchiroma called for the protests to demand that the results of an October 12 vote be respected, a day before the outcome is due to be announced.

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