Maurice Kamto, opposition candidate declares victory in Cameroon presidential elections

Cameroon opposition candidate Maurice Kamto on Monday declared victory in presidential elections, saying he had "achieved his goal" in Sunday's vote and calling on President Paul Biya to hand over power peacefully.

"I invite the outgoing president to organise a peaceful way to transfer power," he told a news conference in the capital Yaounde, giving no results to justify his claim.

Kamto, who leads the Movement for the Rebirth of Cameroon (MRC), was greeted by screams from supporters as he made his announcement.

(With inputs from agencies.)