Gambia takes in Cameroon opposition leader after election-linked protests


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  • Monday, 24 Nov 2025

FILE PHOTO: Presidential candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary of the Cameroon National Salvation Front (FSNC) speaks during the launch of his electoral campaign in Yagoua, Cameroon September 30, 2025. REUTERS/Desire Danga Essigue/File Photo

BANJUL (Reuters) -Gambia said it was temporarily hosting Cameroonian opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary on humanitarian grounds following a contested presidential election in Cameroon last month that led to deadly protests.

Paul Biya, at 92 the world's oldest head of state, was named winner of last month's election in Cameroon with 53.66% of the vote against 35.19% for Tchiroma.

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