At least four people were killed by gunshots in opposition protests in Cameroon’s commercial capital Douala on Sunday, according to the campaign of presidential candidate Issa Tchiroma, who is seeking to oust veteran leader Paul Biya.
Tchiroma called for the protests to demand that the results of an October 12 vote be respected, a day before the outcome is expected to be announced.
Police fired tear gas and water cannon to break up the crowds of Tchiroma supporters. They say he beat Biya and have accused authorities of preparing to rig the election.
Protests flared in several cities after partial results reported by local media showed Biya, 92, was on course to win.
The government has rejected opposition accusations of irregularities and urged people to wait for the result.
“We want Tchiroma, we want Tchiroma!” the protesters chanted in Douala’s New Bell neighbourhood.
They blocked roads with debris and threw stones and other projectiles at security forces.
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