Maurice Kamto
CameroonpoliticianMaleb. 19545.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Maurice Kamto is a prominent Cameroonian politician and academic, known for his role as the president of the Movement for the Renaissance of Cameroon (MRC). He has been a significant figure in the country's political landscape, especially as a leading opposition candidate in the upcoming presidential election. Kamto is focused on addressing key issues in Cameroon, such as the ongoing security crisis in the Anglophone regions, urban sanitation, and civil protection against natural disasters. His vision includes urgent reforms and actions aimed at alleviating the suffering of displaced individuals and improving the living conditions of Cameroonians.
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Maurice Kamto plays the role of Antigone by challenging the regime's actions.
Cameroun/ Mamadou Mota : ‘’Voici pourquoi ce recours est une arme de destruction massive contre le régime’’Cameroon· 2026-06-19
Maurice Kamto is the president of the MRC party who challenged the legality of the presidential decree extending the mandate of municipal councilors.
Affaire MRC vs Paul Biya : le Conseil constitutionnel déclare la requête irrecevableCameroon· 2026-06-19
Maurice Kamto is mentioned as a leader who remained in Cameroon to support his people after the 2018 election.
Cameroun : déçue par Issa Tchiroma Bakary, Calixthe Beyala prend ses distancesCameroon· 2026-05-28
Maurice Kamto is one of the political opponents supported by Jean Calvin Aba’a Oyono during the presidential election.
Enlèvement et détention arbitraire : le Pr Jean Calvin Aba’a Oyono demande une réparation de 3 milliards de FCameroon· 2026-03-04
Maurice Kamto is the president of the Mouvement pour la renaissance du Cameroun (MRC) and expressed solidarity towards political prisoners.
Cameroun : le MRC aux côtés des prisonniers des tensions post-électorales à DoualaCameroon· 2026-03-03
Maurice Kamto is a politician who supported the family of Anicet Ekane in their request for the release of his body.
Cameroun : le commissaire du gouvernement lève les scellés sur le corps d’Anicet EkaneCameroon· 2026-02-24
Maurice Kamto demands the immediate release of the body of Anicet Ekane.
Cameroun : Maurice Kamto demande la libération immédiate de la dépouille d’Anicet EkaneCameroon· 2026-02-23
Maurice Kamto was rumored to be a candidate for the legislative elections in the Mfoundi department.
Législatives 2026 : Pierre Emmanuel Binyam annonce la première candidature du MRCCameroon· 2026-02-12
Maurice Kamto is the leader of the MRC and was approached for an alliance to support Issa Tchiroma Bakary.
Cameroun : comment l’alliance Maurice Kamto et Issa Tchiroma Bakary a raté à la présidentielle 2025Cameroon· 2026-02-09
Maurice Kamto is the president of the MRC who faced criticism from Joseph Espoir Biyong for his decision to boycott the legislative and municipal elections.
Cameroun : Joseph Espoir Biyong quitte le PCRN, puis le PDC pour le FSNCCameroon· 2026-02-03
Maurice Kamto is the president of the MRC who was criticized by Joseph Espoir Biyong for boycotting the legislative and municipal elections.
Cameroun : Joseph Espoir Biyong quitte le PCRN pour le FSNCCameroon· 2026-02-03Maurice Kamto was the second-place candidate in the 2018 presidential election.
Cameroun : accusé d’avoir pris 1 milliard pour reconnaitre la victoire de Paul Biya, Cabral Libii se défendCameroon· 2026-02-02
Maurice Kamto is mentioned as not being a candidate for the upcoming legislative elections in Cameroon.
Cameroun : Maurice Kamto n’est pas candidat aux élections législativesCameroon· 2026-01-30
Maurice Kamto returned to lead the Mouvement pour la renaissance du Cameroun on December 21, 2025.
Législatives et municipales 2026 : des partis politiques lancent les premiers signes de séductionCameroon· 2026-01-23
Maurice Kamto is a political figure in Cameroon who was mentioned in relation to Laurentine Koa Mfegue's appeals during the electoral process.
Cameroun : Laurentine Koa Mfegue la doyenne d’âge de l’Assemblée nationale est décédéeCameroon· 2026-01-23
Maurice Kamto is the president of the Movement for the Renaissance of Cameroon who is accused of disrespecting the president.
Cameroun : Mamadou Mota répond à Célestin Bedzigui sur la diabolisation du président Paul BiyaCameroon· 2026-01-11
Anicet Ekane was accused of investing Maurice Kamto in the presidential election.
Cameroun : Me Emmanuel Simh dénonce la confiscation du corps d’Anicet EkaneCameroon· 2026-01-11Maurice Kamto takes over the leadership of the MRC.
Cameroun : Maurice Kamto reprend les rênes du MRCCameroon· 2025-12-22Maurice Kamto is a vibrant opposition figure who initially endorsed Anicet Ekane for the presidential election.
Cameroon opposition firebrand dies in detention aged 74
United Kingdom· 2025-12-01Maurice Kamto is a key figure in the opposition politics of Cameroon.
Cameroun : Anicet Ekane, l’homme qui refuse de rallier le pouvoir jusqu’à la finCameroon· 2025-12-01
Maurice Kamto was invested by Anicet Ekane's party for the presidential election.
Cameroun : l’opposant politique Anicet Ekane meurt en détentionCameroon· 2025-12-01
Maurice Kamto is a 71-year-old opposition leader in Cameroon.
South Africa’s future depends on electoral integrity – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-12-01
Maurice Kamto is a 71-year-old opposition leader in Cameroon.
South Africa’s future depends on electoral integrity – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-28Maurice Kamto is a prominent figure in the MRC, whose candidacy was rejected, leading to significant political tensions.
Cameroun : Mamadou Mota répond à Aimé Bonny sur l’éventuelle complicité entre le MRC et le président Paul BiyaCameroon· 2025-11-26
Maurice Kamto was the candidate supported by the main movement during the presidential election in Cameroon.
Cameroun : le député Jean Michel Nintcheu demande une enquête parlementaire sur les tensions post-électoralesCameroon· 2025-11-18
Maurice Kamto is referenced as a political opponent in the 2018 elections.
Issa Tchiroma Bakary envoie un message d’espoir au CamerounaisCameroon· 2025-11-18
Maurice Kamto is the former leader of the MRC party, which is demanding the release of its arrested militants.
Cameroun : le MRC exige la libération de ses 20 militants arrêtés à l’OuestCameroon· 2025-11-05
Maurice Kamto was disqualified by the electoral college from standing for president.
Four decades and counting – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-10-31
Maurice Kamto was the immediate runner-up to Paul Biya in the 2018 presidential election.
La France préoccupée par les tensions post-électorales au CamerounCameroon· 2025-10-30
Maurice Kamto faced a strong challenge from Paul Biya in the previous election.
Paul Biya, the leader who never losesUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-28
