Cameroon moves to amend electoral code to extend municipal mandates

© Minat The Minister of Territorial Administration, Paul Atanga Nji, appeared before the National Assembly on March 30, 2026, to present a pivotal bill aimed at amending Article 170 of the 2012 Electoral Code. The proposed legislation, Bill No. 2093/PJL/AN, seeks to grant the President of the Republic greater flexibility to extend or shorten the terms of municipal councillors, citing the need for better logistical and financial management of the nation’s upcoming elections. ​The move comes as...

By Louisa KINYUY