Cameroon plans "Egypt-like" protests
afrol News Tuesday 20th March, 2012
Opposition groups, trade unions and Diaspora groups are preparing "Egypt-like" protests in Cameroon tomorrow, 23 February, to call for President Paul Biya to step down. The US Embassy warns of possible trouble.
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