Cameroon's Tchiroma Gets Army Protection Amid Election Chaos

In Cameroon, things are heating up after a recent election. Issa Tchiroma Bakary, a key opposition figure, revealed that soldiers who support him have taken him to a safe place. This might mean that the army is divided, which is a big deal. Tchiroma had been stuck in his home in Garoua since the election on October 12. He says he won, but that's not what the officials say. His claim that some soldiers are on his side could mean trouble for the government. On his Facebook page, Tchiroma thanked these soldiers for their help. But the defence ministry didn't want to talk about it. Things are getting tense, and people are not happy. The election results are causing a lot of problems. The Constitutional Council said President Paul Biya, who is 92 years old, won. But this has led to protests and violence. Reports say security forces have killed at least 23 people and arrested over 500. Tchiroma also asked his supporters to stay home for three days. He wants them to show their disagreement with the election results. He said, "Let the whole country come to a standstill, so the world knows we are resisting and will not give up. " This is a tough time for Cameroon. The economy is suffering, and people are feeling the pressure. Tchiroma's call for a lockdown shows how serious things have become. The world is watching to see what happens next.