In Cameroon, Paul Biya, aged 92, has been re-elected President for his eighth consecutive term. The election, held on October 12, 2025, took place amid protests, low public trust, and allegations of vote manipulation. With 53.66% of the votes, Biya continues his 43-year rule, cementing his position as the world’s oldest and Africa’s longest-serving president.

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• Paul Biya, 92, wins re-election in Cameroon
• Secures 53.66% vote; opponent Issa Tchiroma Bakary gets 35.19%
• Voter turnout 57.7%, moderate despite unrest
• Protests and violence in major cities; four civilians killed
• Opposition alleges voter fraud, calls election unfair
• Ruling party dismisses allegations, calls process transparent
• Biya in power since 1982 — 43+ years
• Removed term limits via constitutional changes
• Critics accuse him of authoritarianism, curbing freedoms
• Supporters see him as symbol of stability amid turmoil