ADDIS,Abeba/Chairperson of the African Union Commission congratulates H.E. President Paul Biya on re-election and calls for national dialogue in the Republic of Cameroon

INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION DIRECTORATE

Press Release No: 172/2025                                                      Date: 28^th October 2025

Venue: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Chairperson of the African Union Commission congratulates H.E. President Paul Biya on re-election and calls for national dialogue in the Republic of Cameroon

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, notes the official proclamation by the Constitutional Council of the Republic of Cameroon on the final results of the presidential election of 12 October 2025.

To this effect, the Chairperson extends congratulations to His Excellency Paul BIYA on his victory, as the re-elected President of the Republic of Cameroon.

However, the Chairperson is gravely concerned about the reported violence, repression and arrests of protesters and political actors in connection with the election results.

The AUC Chairperson of calls on all institutional and political actors to exercise restraint and work towards the preservation of social cohesion, peace and stability in Cameroon. He urges the Cameroonian authorities to accord topmost priority to inclusive national dialogue and consultation with all political stakeholders in order to reach consensus in the spirit of national unity, peace and collective security.

The AUC Chairperson reaffirms the African Union’s commitment to continue to support the people of Cameroon in the quest to consolidate democracy, social justice, and the rule of law.

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