Cameroon – AFRICAN RENAISSANCE

Cameroon Presidential Election 2004

Paul Biya re-elected; CPDM maintained total control over state apparatus and electoral administration.

Biya secured a sixth term following constitutional amendments that eliminated term limits.

CPDM secured sweeping legislative majorities, marginalizing fragmented opposition parties.

Biya re-elected amidst the escalating Anglophone Crisis, which severely depressed turnout in western regions.

Scheduled 7-year cycle; highly scrutinized due to Biya’s advanced age and ongoing internal conflicts.

Scheduled 5-year cycle; CPDM expected to maintain legislative hegemony.

First multiparty presidential election; Paul Biya secured victory amidst widespread allegations of fraud by the opposition.

Election details for Cameroon.

Election details for Cameroon.

Election details for Cameroon.