Yaoundé, Cameroon – Cameroon’s parliament on Saturday approved a controversial constitutional amendment establishing the position of a vice president, despite strong objections from opposition lawmakers. The vote saw 200 lawmakers in favor, 18 against, and four votes declared invalid, formalizing a new mechanism for succession in the event of a…
Yaoundé, Cameroon – A proposed constitutional reform to introduce the position of Vice President in Cameroon has ignited sharp debate among lawmakers, raising broader questions about governance, succession, and political legitimacy. The draft bill, submitted to parliament on April 2, 2026, seeks to amend key provisions of the constitution. President…