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Cameroon's 92-year-old President Paul Biya wins country's presidential election
30
Oct

Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya Wins Country’s Presidential Election

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Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya emerged victorious in the country’s presidential election, securing an unprecedented eighth term in office after a staggering 43 years at the helm and 7 years as Prime Minister. This means Biya will remain in power until he reaches the age of 100, and remarkably, he is still eligible to seek re-election. […]

Cameroon’s Paul Biya Wins Eighth Term at 92 After Contentious Election
27
Oct

Cameroon’s Paul Biya Wins Eighth Term at 92 After Contentious Election

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Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, aged 92 and the world’s longest-serving head of state, has secured an eighth term in office with 53.66% of the vote, according to official results announced by the Constitutional Council. His closest rival and former ally, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, received 35.19%. The new seven-year term could extend Biya’s rule until nearly […]