Cameroon's Parliament Backs Controversial Vice President Role

Cameroon's parliament has passed a constitutional amendment creating the position of vice president, sparking sharp opposition backlash. Out of the chamber's votes, 200 were in favor, with only 18 lawmakers standing against the measure. The swift vote followed just two days of debate in the capital, Yaounde, amid accusations of a rushed power play. Opposition leader Maurice Kamto denounced the move as a blatant attempt to consolidate control, arguing that it sidesteps democratic norms by allowin