🔴 BREAKING: Africa Wakes Up to Change — Cameroon’s Longest-Serving President Falls Without a Fight!
Peaceful Coup Topples President Paul Biya in Cameroon: Yaoundé Erupts in Celebration
Yaoundé, Cameroon | June 13, 2025 — In a historic turn of events, President Paul Biya, one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders, was peacefully dethroned this morning at exactly 5:00 AM in what military officials are describing as a “bloodless coup”.
According to sources close to FrontNaija News, heavily armed but disciplined units of the Cameroonian military took strategic positions across the capital, Yaoundé, in the early hours of Friday. The Presidential Guard reportedly stood down without resistance, allowing the transition to occur without any recorded casualties or confrontation.
Shortly after dawn, Major General Alain Mbarga, appearing on state-run CRTV, announced the dissolution of Biya’s government, the suspension of the constitution, and the establishment of a transitional military council. He assured citizens and the international community that the military’s actions were guided by a desire to “restore democratic integrity, national dignity, and end decades of stagnation.”
“The era of silence, fear, and economic decay has come to an end,” Gen. Mbarga declared. “This is the dawn of a new Cameroon — one built on accountability, justice, and the will of the people.”
As the news broke, thousands of Cameroonians flooded the streets of Yaoundé, waving flags, chanting, and celebrating the peaceful ousting of the 91-year-old leader who has ruled since 1982.
The scene was jubilant, with civilians hugging soldiers and calling the moment a “new independence day.” Spontaneous parades and dance processions were observed across the city, with similar celebrations being reported in Douala and Buea.
Paul Biya’s whereabouts remain unconfirmed, but sources suggest he is under military protection in an undisclosed location.
International reactions are pouring in, with the African Union calling for calm, and ECOWAS leaders expressing cautious optimism about a peaceful transition.
Background:
Biya’s reign has spanned over four decades, marked by allegations of authoritarianism, election manipulation, and widespread corruption. His government faced increasing pressure in recent years over human rights abuses and economic mismanagement. Analysts say this move, while dramatic, was long-anticipated.
SOURCE:
FrontNaija News was first informed by diplomatic insiders in Yaoundé and has independently verified the information through military channels and on-ground correspondents in Cameroon.
