October 12: ELECAM launches tactile jackets ease voting by visually impaired

By Doh James Sonkey Cameroon’s election management body, Elections Cameroon, ELECAM has launched tactile envelopes for visually impaired persons to vote on October 12, 2025 with ease, secrecy and dignity. The tactile envelope was officially launched last September 17, 2025 at the Head Office of ELECAM by the Director General of Election, Dr Erik Essousse. The Director General of Election said the innovative design will strengthen the democratic process in the country. He celebrated that, “this innovative tool is simple but essential and it is the fruit of constructive consultations between ELECAM and Associations of Persons with Disabilities and Technical…