‎The Constitutional Council in Cameroon has announced President Paul Biya  as winner of the country’s heavily disputed presidential election.

‎Biya, who at 92 is the world’s oldest head of state, will now serve an eighth consecutive term in office – he first came to power in 1982.

‎Opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary had already declared himself the winner saying the Constitutional Council will announce a tainted result.

‎Streets in Bamenda city in the English-speaking west are deserted amid fears of unrest

‎At least four people have been killed on Sunday in clashes with the security forces in the commercial hub of Douala.

‎More details to follow….

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