Abdoul Al Islam, the TikToker who tore portraits of Paul Biya, has died

Author: lebledparle.comPublished on: June 18, 2026Country: Cameroon

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Abdoul Al Islam, the TikToker who tore portraits of Paul Biya, has died

Abdoul Al Islam, a Cameroonian cyberactivist, has died after tearing portraits of President Paul Biya on TikTok in 2025. He was arrested and detained at Yaoundé-Kondengui Central Prison, and released in May 2026. His health deteriorated after release, leading to hospitalization. His family suspects poisoning during his detention, with no official confirmation.

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