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The website of Elecam (Elections Cameroon) has been inaccessible since April 3, 2025 , without any official explanation. This prolonged outage occurs in the context of serious accusations regarding the protection of personal data of Cameroonian voters.
The origin of the controversy
The crisis erupted at the end of March when Rémi Tassing, a Cameroonian influencer, revealed major security flaws on Elecam’s website on X (formerly Twitter). In a series of viral posts, he denounced:
– The exposure of sensitive data of citizens
– Publicly accessible identity information
– A vulnerable system despite an annual budget of 12 billion FCFA
Tech entrepreneur Rebecca Enonchong amplified the debate by calling Elecam’s website a ” real sieve “, capable of compromising voter registration data and identity cards.
Elecam’s controversial response
In a statement on April 3, Elecam:
– Denounced ” erroneous information ” spread by “ill-intentioned individuals”
– Asserted that the electoral register was “rigorously protected”
– Mentioned ” rumors ” aimed at manipulating the electoral process
However, on the same day, the organization took its website offline without providing further explanations. This abrupt decision fuelled suspicions about the actual extent of the security flaws.
The stakes for Cameroonian democracy
This issue raises crucial questions:
1. Transparency : Why is Elecam not clearly communicating the reasons for this prolonged outage?
2. Data security : Are the information of 7 million Cameroonian voters truly protected?
3. Trust in the electoral process : Could these revelations affect the credibility of future elections?
Media outlets like Jeune Afrique have already warned about the risks of this situation for the integrity of the electoral register, a key element of any democracy.
What solutions for Elecam?
Cybersecurity experts recommend:
– An independent audit of the IT system
– The implementation of enhanced security protocols
– Transparent communication with citizens
The exceptional duration of this outage (already 15 days) suggests that Elecam might be completely restructuring its platform.
