Cameroun: Opposition Party Suspended for Three Months

YAOUNDE, Cameroon — The Front for the National Salvation of Cameroon (FSNC), the party of opposition leader Issa Tchiroma, has been suspended from activities for the next three months. The suspension was announced Tuesday, October 27, by the Minister of Territorial Administration, Paul Atanga Nji.

The government cited several actions purportedly committed by the FSNC before, during, and after the October 2025 presidential election as the reason for the suspension. These actions were not specified in the announcement.

Issa Tchiroma, the leader of the FSNC, had claimed victory in the October 2025 presidential election. The election was won by the incumbent, Paul Biya, who has been in power since 1982. Biya's victory was confirmed by the Constitutional Council, the highest court in the country. The council's decision was contested by the opposition, including Issa Tchiroma.

The suspension of the FSNC comes amidst a broader crackdown on opposition parties and activists in Cameroon. The government has been accused of using various tactics to suppress dissent, including arbitrary arrests, detentions, and restrictions on political activities. Human rights groups have criticized the government's actions, calling for an end to the repression of political opposition.

In response to the suspension, the FSNC has vowed to challenge the decision in court. The party has also called on its supporters to remain calm and avoid any actions that could provoke further repression. The opposition leader, Issa Tchiroma, has urged his supporters to continue to fight for democratic change in the country.

This is not the first time that the FSNC has faced legal challenges. The party has been involved in several legal battles with the government, including disputes over election results and restrictions on political activities. Despite these challenges, the FSNC has continued to advocate for democratic reforms and an end to the long-standing rule of President Biya.