In addition, the media in Chad are appealing a decision barring them from reporting on election-related violence
The death toll rises to 12 people Saturday, and at least 90 people have sustained severe injuries in the capital, N'djamena
The main challenger, Succes Masra, claimed he won, with over 73% of the votes
Prime Minister Succes Masra, widely seen as Mahamat Idriss Deby's main challenger in May 6 presidential polls, says there has been persistent violence and threats against him and his supporters since election day
Transitional President General Mahamat Idriss Deby is facing nine challengers, including his current prime minister
Several hundred civilians shout as they pull down campaign posters of Chad's transitional president, General Mahamat Idriss Deby
Cameroon says at least 10,000 trained professionals have fled the central African state within the past year because of unemployment, poor pay or poor working conditions
Leaders of Gabon's Inclusive National Dialogue say they have given a wide range of recommendations to the transitional president, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema
More than 600 delegates have gathered for the talks, which conclude at the end of April
There are about 15 million potential voters in Cameroon but only about 7 million are registered voters
Concern is growing over Cameroon’s medical care shortage
Mahamat Idriss Deby is said to be attempting to cement his rule with a victory in Chad’s presidential election on May 6
The country is holding a month-long “national dialogue” intended to pave the way for military leaders to transfer power a civilian government
Civil society groups launch campaign asking government to give former prisoners more support and for freed prisoners to be law-abiding citizens
Military officials from both countries say the number of civilian kidnappings and tortures has increased along the border
Opposition and civil groups are taking part, but some are concerned that the current military ruler will use the conference to cement a grip on power
Opposition says it’s time for change in Cameroon, where President Paul Biya, now in his 90s, has ruled for more than four decades and is preparing to run for re-election
Military ruler General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema previously said he would hand back power in August 2025
Biya has been president of Cameroon since 1982 and leader of his party since 1985.
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