Presidential elections have begun in Cameroon.

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

Yaounde, October 12 (Xinhua) — Presidential elections began in Cameroon on Sunday.

According to the Cameroon Electoral Commission (ELECAM), more than 8 million voters are expected to cast their ballots at more than 31,000 polling stations.

Voting began at 8:00 a.m. local time and will end at 6:00 p.m. Voters are choosing between incumbent President Paul Biya and nine opposition candidates.

According to the country's electoral code, the election results will be announced by the Constitutional Council no later than 15 days after the end of voting.

Voting in the presidential election takes place in a single round. The candidate with the most votes wins. –0–

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