Polls open in Cameroon in an election that could see Africa’s oldest leader extend his rule for another 7 years
President Paul Biya seeks an eighth term amid poverty affecting 43% of citizens and ongoing security crises, with nearly 8 million voters eligible in a single-round election.
- Cameroonians voted in a presidential election on October 11, 2025, where incumbent Paul Biya is expected to maintain his 43-year rule despite a fragmented opposition led by Issa Tchiroma, who has garnered substantial support.
- Voting occurred from 0700 to 1700 GMT, with results anticipated within 15 days, as noted by the Elections Cameroon electoral body.
- Analysts predict that Biya's established control and a divided opposition likely ensure his eighth term despite calls for change from citizens frustrated by economic stagnation.
- Cameroonian voters expressed hope for change, but local sentiments remain cautious, with citizens articulating a desire to see tangible improvements.
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Cameroon awaits results in tense presidential vote
After Sunday’s , the question now is whether Paul Biya, Africa’s oldest head of state — the oldest president in the world — will extend his term by another seven years. Facing him is a fragmented opposition that wants to . Overall, the voting proceeded largely smoothly and without significant difficulties, according to Tabouli Celestin Succes, a journalist from Maroua, a city in northern Cameroon. Biya made a rare public appearance at a large r…
Polling Stations Closed After Presidential Elections In Cameroon - teleSUR English
Polling stations closed in Cameroon this Sunday after a presidential election in which the president, Paul Biya, is seeking an eighth term. The elections were generally peaceful, despite some clashes between security forces and supporters of an opposition candidate in the north of the country. RELATED: Cameroonians Will Vote This Sunday In Key Presidential Elections Nearly eight million Cameroonians were eligible to vote in more than 30,000 poll…
World’s oldest president looks to extend his rule as Cameroon goes to the polls | News Channel 3-12
Story by Associated Press Cameroon voted in an election Sunday that could see Africa’s oldest leader – the world’s oldest president – extend his rule by another seven years. Analysts have predicted a victory for President Paul Biya. Now 92, he would be 99 by the time his term finishes. He first came to power in 1982 following the resignation of Cameroon’s first president, Ahmadou Ahidjo, and has ruled the country since then. Biya was declared th…
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