Cameroon extends terms of deputies and municipal officials.
The Cameroonian parliament is considering extending the terms of its deputies and municipal council members. This follows a previous extension and raises concerns about elections. A vote is planned this week.
The Cameroonian parliament has approved a law that will keep its members in office until December 2026. This change was made after a previous extension that was set to end in March 2025. The new law also allows the president to keep municipal council members in power indefinitely. This means the mandates of these officials can be extended without a set end date. The bill will be voted on in a full session this week.
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Highlights
Parliament Extends Lower House Terms
The Cameroonian parliament has approved extending the terms of its deputies until December 2026.
Municipal Council Terms Extended
The parliament is considering extending the terms of municipal council members indefinitely.
Election Timeline Delayed
The decision delays upcoming elections and changes democratic timelines.
Presidential Authority Granted
The revised electoral code now allows the president to prolong mandates.
Vote Scheduled This Week
The bill will be voted on in full session this week.