Cameroon will hold its presidential election on October 12, according to a decree signed by President Paul Biya, leader of the Central African nation. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time, according to Xinhua.
Candidates must submit their applications by July 21, with the final list to be published by August 11. The official campaign period will run from September 27 to October 11.
