Internet access in Cameroon is significantly disrupted as protests continue over alleged irregularities in this month’s presidential election, Internet monitor NetBlocks said on Thursday. “We can confirm a significant, ongoing disruption to internet connectivity in Cameroon which may limit coverage of events on the ground,” NetBlocks said in an email to Reuters. Cameroon’s constitutional council on Wednesday threw out all petitions contesting the October 12 presidential election, clearing the way for full results to be announced. Paul Biya, the world’s oldest ruler at 92, is widely expected to maintain his 43-year grip on power despite an energised opposition pushing for change. Issa Tchiroma, a former Biya ally now in opposition, has claimed on his official campaign page that he won the election with 54.8% of votes based on results representing 80% of the electorate.

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