On Tuesday 28 October, the European Union expressed its concern at the repression of demonstrations that took place on the sidelines of Cameroon’s presidential election. President Paul Biya, 92, who has led Cameroon since 1982, was re-elected for an eighth term, winning 53.6% of the vote, according to official results announced on Monday by the Constitutional Council.
The EU deplores the deaths of several civilians during rallies on 26 and 27 October and calls on the local authorities...