Your account has been succesfully created.

Cameroon
Family of opposition leader Anicet Ekane, who died in prison, appoints French lawyer William Bourdon

Reading time 2 min

Anicet Ekane, leader of the MANIDEM opposition party, in Yaoundé, on 4 August 2025.
Anicet Ekane, leader of the MANIDEM opposition party, in Yaoundé, on 4 August 2025. © AFP

The death in custody of one of the leading Cameroonian opposition figures has reignited political tensions. His family, blaming the authorities, has now called on the services of a French criminal lawyer.

Read also

Sign up for real-time alerts and be notified of new editions!  

Once registered, you will be notified by a short message on your computer or mobile phone as soon as a new edition of our publication or an alert is published. Stay informed anytime, anywhere!