Cameroon names new electoral chief

Cameroon has appointed Abdoulaye Babale as the new Chief Electoral Officer, succeeding Mohaman Sani Tanimou, according to a decree signed Tuesday by President Paul Biya. Member of the Elections and Referendums Management body since 29 January 2009, the newly promoted chief electoral officer alternately served as Minister of Urbanization and Habitat (1983-1986), Minister of Higher …