US EditionCameroon's Biya, World's Oldest President, Sworn in for Eighth Term
Paul Biya secured 53.7% of the vote in the October 12 election amid violent protests and allegations of fraud from opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary.
- On 06/11/2025, President Paul Biya was sworn in at parliament in Yaoundé for another seven-year term, confirming his continued hold on the presidency at age 92.
- The October 12 election official results show Biya won with 53% against Tchiroma Bakary's 35.2%, who insists he is the true winner, sparking protests.
- Reports indicate the crackdown left security forces killing 48 civilians during protests, prompting condemnation from the European Union and African Union and a U.N. rights office call for investigation.
- The government announced it will pursue legal action against Issa Tchiroma Bakary for his 'repeated calls for insurrection', while his camp said he was 'on the move' after confinement in Garoua and escorted by soldiers reportedly loyal to Tchiroma.
- Inaugurating his term, Biya said `I will spare no effort to continue to be worthy of this trust`, while the International Crisis Group warned on October 29 that risks of worsening unrest are high.
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The tension remains high in Cameroon, where 92-year-old Paul Biya was invested for an eighth term, while the official results of the presidential election are filled with inconsistencies. Dozens of people were reportedly killed, hundreds of others arrested.
Paul Biya was sworn in for the ninth time as President of Cameroon, but his former minister and current opponent continues to challenge his victory. Chiroma Bakary seems to be relying on long time to reach power.
Cameroon: World's Oldest Ruler, 92, Paul Biya Sworn in for Eighth Term in Cameroon
Cameroon's longtime leader, and the world's oldest leader, President Paul Biya, has been sworn in for an eighth consecutive term, vowing to restore order after deadly post-election violence.
Paul Biya, 92, the world's oldest leader, was sworn in for an eighth term as Cameroon's president after a landslide election victory.
ANALYSIS - The 92-year-old president was sworn in for an eighth term contested by opposition supporters. He is the Dean of the Heads of State.
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