YAOUNDE-(MaraviPost)-In a move that has sparked widespread outrage and violence, the Constitutional Council of Cameroon has declared President Paul Biya the winner of the October 12 presidential election, with 53.66% of the vote.
The announcement, made on Monday, has ignited a powder keg of tensions that had been building since the election, with opposition supporters taking to the streets to demand recognition of their candidate, Issa Tchiroma Bakary’s, claimed victory.
The opposition has been vocal in its accusations of electoral fraud, with Bakary, a former government spokesperson and minister, claiming that he won the election with nearly 54.8% of the vote.
According to Bakary, his figures are based on an internal compilation from 18 departments, which he said represent 80% of the national electorate.
However, the Constitutional Council has dismissed these claims, validating the results that show Biya winning the majority of votes.
The declaration of Biya’s victory has led to violent clashes between opposition supporters and security forces, resulting in at least four deaths and numerous injuries.
Protesters have taken to the streets in several cities, including the economic hub of Douala, where barricades were erected and tires were burned. Security forces responded with tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowds.
“Biya now has a notably shaky mandate given many of his own citizens don’t believe he won the election,” said Murithi Mutiga, Africa Program Director at the International Crisis Group.
Mutiga has called on Biya to initiate a national mediation to prevent further escalation.
The election has exposed deep-seated divisions within the country, with many Cameroonians expressing frustration with Biya’s decades-long rule.
Biya, 92, has been in power since 1982, making him one of the longest-serving leaders in the world.
His re-election would extend his rule into its fifth decade, sparking concerns about the country’s future stability.
The opposition’s allegations of electoral fraud have been denied by the government, which has maintained that the election was conducted fairly.
However, the opposition’s claims have been echoed by some international observers, who have raised concerns about the credibility of the electoral process.
As the situation continues to unfold, the international community is watching closely, with many calling for calm and restraint.
The African Union and other regional organizations have a crucial role to play in mediating the crisis and ensuring a peaceful transfer of power.
In the meantime, Cameroonians are bracing for the worst, with many fearing that the situation could escalate further.
“I am ready to stake my life to defend my vote,” said Oumarou Bouba, a 27-year-old trader in Maroua, adding that, “I voted for Tchiroma because I want change”.
The outcome of the election has also raised concerns about the country’s stability and economic future.
Cameroon has enjoyed modest economic growth in recent years, but many young people feel excluded from the benefits of this growth.
The country’s official unemployment rate is 3.5%, but 57% of workers aged 18 to 35 are in informal jobs.
As Biya prepares to begin another seven-year term, the challenges facing the country are clear.
Can the government address the concerns of the opposition and the people, or will the country be plunged into further turmoil? Only time will tell.
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Madagascar is facing a new political environment, thanks to the timely intervention of the military in that country, the situation would have been worst than the 2011 genocide in Libya. The situation was triggered by oppression, a failed governance system and lack of political will to address the demands and aspirations of the people of Madagascar.
On 14th October, 2025 the military in Madagascar took over the helm of affairs, to avert a serious humanitarian crisis in the East African nation. This came after the former dictator, President Andry Rajoelina fled the country to an unknown destination, and abandoned his people to perish at the pity and mercy of the national Police forces. Based on this, that the Madagasy Military, acting as a savior, had no other alternative but to fill the vacuum created by the departure of the former dictator.
The situation in Madagascar remains unstable with former European colonial masters threatening to do everything to return the former fascist government to power. The African Union’s (AU) suspension of an African country hit already a nation facing wholesale poverty, oppression and environmental degradation.
Prior to the intervention of the Madagasy military to save their country from further destruction and devastation under the fascist dictatorship of former President Andry Rajoelina, Madagascar was plunged into a devastating humanitarian crisis. In other words, the era of the former dictator was a period where many Madagasy people suffered indignities, with a weak governance system and limited progress towards development and sustainable environment, where social cohesion was completely eroded, access to basic services disrupted, livelihoods destroyed, and where protection risks jumped considerably.
Against the backdrop of changing current narratives that the New African Charter International (NACI) is seeking donor funding to help Madagascar, which is facing an unprecedented crisis created by years of fascist dictatorship governance, economic failures and weeks of nationwide street protests. It is the view of NACI that, with this appeal to donors there is every reason to believe that help will be forth-going to the competent authorities in Antananarivo, to help the government of President Colonel Michael Randrianirina implement its rehabilitation and reconstruction programmes.
The new government of Antananarivo has laid down its priorities and one of them is to embark upon an accelerated program of development and prosperity that will benefit all the people of Madagascar. This will be possible only with outside support and funding, which would be needed to help the new government address the challenges on the ground.
From a survey on the situation on the ground, the rehabilitation and reconstruction needs in the short, medium and long term across Madagascar would run to billions of US Dollars. The plain truth is that, the suffering of the people of Madagascar is not over yet, though there is a new government in Antananarivo. The country faces massive challenges simply in wiping-off the wounds and scars inflicted over the past painful years. The situation in Madagascar should be a concern to all good people, especially those who believe and advocate peace, freedom and homeland dignity, and this would depend on how the international community will respond and ready to shoulder its responsibility towards the people of Madagascar.
The past political leaders of Madagascar had positioned Madagascar to the level of a beggar nation. The world is indebted to the plight of Madagascar, a nation that has been raped, pillaged, and destroyed by regional and foreign powers and is referred to as a failed state under the former dictator Andry Rajoelina.
Madagascar has passed through successive crises since 2009, a political crisis generated by foreign backed coups and counter coups. It was in this process that the then Mayor of Antananarivo, the capital city, Andry Rajoelina was imposed as Head of state and Commander-In-Chief in the East African nation. Besides, Madagascar had also faced an electoral crisis and a deepened humanitarian emergency, driven by a cycle of failed governance system, corruption and a battered economy. The consequences of this crisis have been the failure by political leaders to fight abject poverty and other social ills, and as well as the frequent degradation of the environment due to climate-related crises such as drought and cyclones. This political instability, coupled by epileptic state institutions, dysfunctional economic system, infrastructural decadence, worsening social disorderliness and national food insecurity crisis are the challenges before the new government in Antananarivo, led by President Colonel Michael Randrianirina.
There is a need to resist outside pressures to join the African Union’s (AU) policy of collective punishment towards our African brothers and sisters in Madagascar. NACI opposes any foreign-dictated decision to kick a sovereign African nation, such as Madagascar and the Sahel states out of the activities of the AU. NACI opposes also the threats and aggressive rhetoric statements by some African leaders against another African state; and deplores the view held by many of the most powerful nations in the world that collective punishment is an acceptable foreign policy to be meted on weaker nations.
Now Madagascar is but a shadow of its former glorious self and the new government in Antananarivo has laid its plans to rebuild its country as a credible, just and regional power endowed with good governance, political stability, economic growth, social justice, and environmental safety. Madagascar needs help, and not hate, malice or grudges! The new government in the East African nation of Madagascar needs help to rebuild its infrastructure and provide its people with the means to build and rebuild a nation for the good of current and future generations.
It is clearly in the interests of regional peace, political stability and development, and sustainable environment that the African Union should rescind its hate policy towards Madagascar and its people. It is also in the interests of all peoples and nations of the world that political leaders must place the interests of their people first, before any other selfish interests. We urge the African Union to help resolve problems faced by member-states by employing all diplomatic avenues and political efforts, without compromising the demands and aspirations of the people, or allowing for lives to be destroyed.
The New African Charter International expresses its deep concern regarding the West’s hatred for Africa and African people. The current political development in Madagascar calls for understanding of the demands and aspirations of the people in that country, and not to what France or other detractors are selling out to the public. Rather, we call on international development partners to act in light of the current critical circumstances, as well as the necessity of strengthening joint international efforts to help rehabilitate and build the East African nation, and not to sow the seeds of destabilisation that would have negative impacts on the lives of the people.
The current political crisis sweeping across Africa today is partly driven by a desire to impose a neo-colonial agenda on the continent. Africans all over the world have intimated their rejection of France’s neo-colonial and meddling mentality in the affairs of the continent. The issue of the Gen-Z movement in Africa cannot be underestimated, it would never be wiped-off from the face of the earth by any threats, or force, or by media manipulation, threats or blackmail.
Peace would remain elusive in Africa unless NATO rescinds or abandons its aggressive, inhumane and oppressive policy towards the continent. France’s aggressive rhetoric towards Madagascar was mooted by a desire to deflect world attention away from the real issues. Instead the former colonial Empire opts to hide the shocking ground realities by peddling lies and projecting its concocted normalcy narrative on Madagascar. The truth remains that during the reign of the former dictator, Madagascar witnessed the erosion of the country’s freedom, human rights values, socio-political freedom and environmental justice.
Today, we join the people of Madagascar and Africans all over the world to demand respect for our continent. And, we end this statement by calling upon the international community to come forward and lend its support to the new people’s government in Antananarivo, under the wise leadership of President Colonel Michael Randrianirina.
Madagascar will rise again!
Sender:
Alimamy Bakarr Sankoh Founder and Co-president The New African Charter International
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PRETORIA-(MaraviPost)-Two young cousins Tshiamo Moramaga (22) and Baleseng Moramaga (21) were found shot dead early Sunday morning, October 26, 2025, in Mamelodi East, Extension 17, Pretoria.
This publication understands that deceased bodies were discovered around 6:15 AM on Sompisi Street, both with gunshot wounds to the head.
They lived together in Mamelodi East and were known to often go out together for weekend grooves.
Shot dead
This publication also understands that on the night of the incident, they met a man who allegedly spent a large sum of money on them.
However, after the outing, the two reportedly changed their plans and did not go with him as initially agreed.
The man is believed to have followed them and later shot them near their home.
Late cousins
Neighbours reportedly heard one of the girls screaming, “Please leave me alone, you’ll make a mistake,” followed by gunshots.
Police have since launched an investigation into the matter.
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MADRID-(MaraviPost)-Real Madrid once again proved their dominance in Spanish football after edging arch-rivals Barcelona 2-1 in a tense and entertaining El Clásico clash at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday evening, October 26, 2025.
The victory not only strengthened Madrid’s position at the summit of La Liga but also underlined their title credentials in what is shaping up to be another fierce campaign.
The match began with both sides displaying intensity and attacking intent. Real Madrid looked sharper in possession with Luka Modrić and Federico Valverde dictating play from midfield.
Barcelona, meanwhile, relied on quick counterattacks through Lamine Yamal and João Félix, but they found it difficult to break down a disciplined Madrid defense led by Antonio Rüdiger.
It was Kylian Mbappé who drew first blood for Los Blancos in the 23rd minute. The French forward finished off a beautiful move that started from deep in midfield, combining well with Vinícius Júnior before calmly slotting the ball past Marc-André ter Stegen. The Bernabéu erupted in celebration as Madrid took a deserved 1-0 lead.
However, Barcelona refused to be rattled. Just seven minutes later, Fermín López restored parity with a sharp finish from inside the box after Madrid failed to clear a dangerous cross. The equalizer injected confidence into the Catalan side, who began pressing higher up the pitch in search of a second goal before halftime.
The first half ended with both teams tied 1-1, setting the stage for a dramatic second period. Real Madrid made tactical adjustments during the break.
Vinícius Júnior came close to restoring Madrid’s lead early in the second half but his powerful effort hit the crossbar. Barcelona had their own chances too with Robert Lewandowski forcing Andriy Lunin into a smart save from a free kick. The game hung in the balance with every attack drawing roars from both sets of fans.
The breakthrough finally came in the 78th minute, and it was none other than Jude Bellingham who provided it. The English midfielder, already a fan favorite, curled a sensational shot from the edge of the area into the top corner to make it 2-1. It was a goal of pure quality and composure another big-game moment from a player who continues to deliver when it matters most.
Barcelona threw everything forward in the closing stages, introducing Ferran Torres and Raphinha to add fresh energy to their attack buut Real Madrid’s defense remained resolute, with Dani Carvajal and Rüdiger blocking every attempt and Lunin making a crucial save in stoppage time to deny Lewandowski.
When the final whistle blew, Madrid players celebrated passionately with their fans, knowing the importance of the result.
The victory extends Real Madrid’s lead at the top of La Liga to five points over second-placed Barcelona.
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BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-South Africa’s Under-17 side cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Malawi at Kamuzu Stadium on Saturday afternoon, in a match that exposed defensive lapses and lack of composure from the Junior Flames.
The visitors took an early lead in the 15th minute through Luke Hendrix, who slotted home after Malawi’s defence failed to clear a cross from the right flank.
Despite Malawi showing flashes of brilliance midway through the first half, South Africa maintained control of possession.
Malawi made their first substitution in the 38th minute with Owen Dzombe replacing Hope Mustafa, while South Africa responded by introducing Keabetswe Morake for Lwandiso Radebe.
Moments before halftime, Malawi’s Robert Jacob was booked for a foul outside the box and the first half ended 1-0 in favor of the visitors.
The second half started with Malawi looking determined but a defensive miscommunication in the 50th minute resulted in an own goal, doubling South Africa’s lead.
Coach for Malawi Enos Chatama introduced Mapalo Gumbo for Orchestra Kanyenda to boost the attack but the Junior Flames continued to struggle against South Africa’s solid backline.
The visitors sealed the win in the 74th minute following another defensive blunder, extending the scoreline to 3-0.
Malawi’s final changes, including Shaban Daud for Joel Yakobe, couldn’t spark a comeback.
Although South Africa finished the game with ten men after Abulele Dlekeala was stretchered off due to injury, Malawi failed to capitalize during the five added minutes.
The final whistle confirmed a disappointing result for the Junior Flames although it was friendly match.
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DAR ES SALAAM-(MaraviPost)-Silver Strikers’ CAF Champions League journey has come to an end after a 2-0 defeat to Tanzania’s Yanga SC at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam on Saturday evening.
The result saw the Lilongwe-based outfit exit the competition 2-1 on aggregate.
The Central Bankers which carried a narrow 1-0 advantage from the first leg in Lilongwe, were undone by two first-half goals from the hosts which dominated the early stages in front of a jam packed home crowd.
Yanga took the lead just six minutes into the game after capitalizing on a corner that was well connected at the near post, leaving goalkeeper George Chikooka with no chance.
The early setback unsettled the visitors as they struggled to find their rhythm.
Silver Strikers thought they had found an equalizer midway through the first half when Andrew Joseph found the back of the net but the flag was up for offside a call that left the visitors frustrated.
Minutes later, another offside decision denied them a potential goal scoring opportunity as they tried to press forward.
Yanga doubled their lead in the 33rd minute after a swift move from their own half caught Silver’s defense off guard with a well-taken finish making it 2-0 and swinging the tie in favor of the Tanzanian champions.
At halftime, Silver Strikers trailed by two goals, needing at least one to force extra time.
Head Coach Edson Kadenge made a tactical switch at the break, bringing in Ernest Petro for Andrew Joseph to add more pace and creativity upfront.
The second half saw a more composed display from the Bankers, who enjoyed more possession and created several chances.
A fine cross from McDonald Lameck nearly found Petro but it missed his head by inches a moment that could have changed the game’s complexion.
Despite introducing fresh legs in the latter stages including Emmanuel Allan, Binwell Katinji and Charles Chipala Silver Strikers could not find the breakthrough.
Bankers best late chance came when Petro floated in a teasing cross that Allan narrowly failed to connect with.
In the end, Yanga’s early dominance proved decisive, as the Tanzanian side held on to secure progression to the next round, leaving the Malawian side to rue missed opportunities.
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