Cameroon Steps Into a New Chapter With Regional Elections and Major Development Plans
Let me walk you through what’s unfolding in Cameroon right now, because it’s quite a significant moment for the country—both politically and in terms of infrastructure development.
Earlier today, voting officially began for Cameroon’s regional elections, and things got underway right on schedule. Polls opened nationwide at 8 a.m. local time and are set to close at 6 p.m. What’s interesting about these elections is that they’re not general public polls. Instead, they rely on an electoral college made up of municipal councillors and traditional rulers. These groups were seen forming early queues at polling stations across major cities like Yaoundé and Douala, preparing to cast their votes for 900 regional councillors who will serve five-year terms—90 representatives for each of the country’s ten regions.
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Officials from Elections Cameroon mentioned that the voting process began smoothly in all 58 divisional headquarters. In many constituencies, the ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement is competing unchallenged, just as it did in the country’s first-ever regional election held back in 2020. So this isn’t just a routine vote—it’s part of a still-young system that Cameroon is continuing to shape and refine.
But there’s more happening in the capital beyond the elections. Cameroon’s Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA) is deep into a major construction project that aims to modernize its national aviation infrastructure. The authority recently confirmed that its new CFA12-billion headquarters—now rising at the entrance of Yaoundé-Nsimalen International Airport—is on track to be completed by 15 July 2027. As of mid-November, the project had reached 29% overall completion, with structural work already 64% done.
This new facility will be a ten-storey modern complex occupying one hectare of land and spanning 14,000 square meters. About 5,000 square meters of that will be rentable office space. The building will also house administrative offices, technical sections, training areas, and two multipurpose halls. In a move that supports local industry, the CCAA is relying heavily on Cameroonian materials—Pouma stone for the walls and locally sourced solid wood for floors and interior features.
The project is being carried out by Bun’s, a national construction firm selected through a restricted tender. The headquarters is just one component of a broader development vision. The CCAA is also planning additional structures, including a training school, accommodation facilities, a search-and-rescue center, and even sports amenities. All this is part of the institution’s effort to strengthen its operational capacity and modernize the aviation sector as its responsibilities continue to grow.
So today’s story from Cameroon blends political momentum and long-term infrastructure growth. While citizens are shaping regional leadership through the ballot, the country is also laying down the foundations—literally—for stronger aviation oversight and future development.
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