Cameroon went to the polls on Sunday, 12 October, in a presidential election that could see Paul Biya, now 92 years old and in power since 1982, win an unprecedented eighth term.  

Biya abolished presidential term limits in 2008, removing constitutional constraints on how many times he could run. The opposition is fragmented, but there is a rising figure: Issa Tchiroma Bakary, a former government spokesperson, has campaigned on promises to end Biya's long era of rule and to address economic stagnation.

Now to talk about the latest we are joined on the line by Mimi Mefo a Cameroonian journalist and human rights activist.

Cameroon went to the polls on Sunday, 12 October, in a presidential election that could see Paul Biya, now 92 years old and in power since 1982, win an unprecedented eighth term. &nbsp;
Biya abolished presidential term limits in 2008, removing constitutional constraints on how many times he could run. The opposition is fragmented, but there is a rising figure: Issa Tchiroma Bakary, a former government spokesperson, has campaigned on promises to end Biya's long era of rule and to address economic stagnation.
Now to talk about the latest we are joined on the line by Mimi Mefo a Cameroonian journalist and human rights activist.

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Cameroon election spotlight on opposition hopeful Issa Tchiroma Bakary

The public hearings into Zimbabwe's Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 have now concluded, marking the end of a key consultation phase in the country's constitutional reform process.

The hearings, which were conducted across all ten provinces, ran from 30 March to 2 April 2026 and allowed citizens to present their views on the proposed changes. They formed part of a broader 90-day public consultation period that began after the Bill was gazetted in February 2026.

 The conclusion of the hearings means that the Bill will now move to the next stages of the legislative process, including parliamentary review, debate, and voting, which are expected to take place after the consultation phase.

 Farai Muroiwa Marapira, ZANU-PF Director for INFORMATION and PUBLICITY spoke to Mpho Sithole.

The public hearings into Zimbabwe's Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 have now concluded, marking the end of a key consultation phase in the country's constitutional reform process.
The hearings, which were conducted across all ten provinces, ran from 30 March to 2 April 2026 and allowed citizens to present their views on the proposed changes. They formed part of a broader 90-day public consultation period that began after the Bill was gazetted in February 2026.
&nbsp;The conclusion of the hearings means that the Bill will now move to the next stages of the legislative process, including parliamentary review, debate, and voting, which are expected to take place after the consultation phase.
&nbsp;Farai Muroiwa Marapira, ZANU-PF Director for INFORMATION and PUBLICITY spoke to Mpho Sithole.

 Public hearings into Zimbabwe's Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 have now concluded

South Africa's (SA) Border Management Authority (BMA) is beefing up security to ensure no illegal crossing on the borderline with Mozambique.

The authority says it is also using technology to improve operations and speed up processing times at theLebombo Border Gate between SA and Mozambique. They are confident they will be able to deal with high volume of travellers as many will be crossing the border for the Easter break.

For an update, Mpho Sithole spoke to Mmemme Mogotsi, Deputy Assistant Commissioner: Communications and Marketing at the BMA.

South Africa's (SA) Border Management Authority (BMA) is beefing up security to ensure no illegal crossing on the borderline with Mozambique.
The authority says it is also using technology to improve operations and speed up processing times at theLebombo Border Gate between SA and Mozambique. They are confident they will be able to deal with high volume of travellers as many will be crossing the border for the Easter break.
For an update, Mpho Sithole spoke to Mmemme Mogotsi, Deputy Assistant Commissioner: Communications and Marketing at the BMA.

SA's BMA ensures no illegal crossing on borders

The Burkina Faso military with its allied militias and an Al Qaeda-linked armed group have killed more than 1,800 civilians and forcibly displaced tens of thousands since 2023, this is according to the Human Rights Watch  report released today (Thursday).

The atrocities, including the government's ethnic cleansing of Fulani civilians, amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity for which senior leaders on all sides may be liable. The report,  documents the devastating impact on civilians of an armed conflict that has received scant global attention.

To talk to us further on the report Senior researcher within the Africa division of human rights watch Ilaria Allegrozzi spoke to Mpho Sithole.

The Burkina Faso military with its allied militias and an Al Qaeda-linked armed group have killed more than 1,800 civilians and forcibly displaced tens of thousands since 2023, this is according to the Human Rights Watch &nbsp;report released today (Thursday).
The atrocities, including the government's ethnic cleansing of Fulani civilians, amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity for which senior leaders on all sides may be liable. The report, &nbsp;documents the devastating impact on civilians of an armed conflict that has received scant global attention.
To talk to us further on the report Senior researcher within the Africa division of human rights watch Ilaria Allegrozzi spoke to Mpho Sithole.

Cameroon election spotlight on opposition hopeful Issa Tchiroma Bakary

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