US EditionMost Cameroonians Want Change, But Why Was Biya Able to Rule Us for So Long?
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The presidents of Cameroon and Côte d'Ivoire, aged 92 and 83, respectively, are seeking to extend their rule, reflecting a growing phenomenon in Africa where some of the world's oldest leaders are leading some of the youngest populations, according to Reuters. Here's a look at some of the most prominent elderly African leaders still in power: Paul Biya – Cameroon (92) He has been in power since 1982, making him the world's oldest non-royal head …
Most Cameroonians Want Change, But Why Was Biya Able to Rule Us for So Long?
By Hans Ngala It is safe to say that most Cameroonians are craving change now, after 43 years of Biya’s rule – or misrule. Having led an oil-rich and mineral-rich country, the country’s wealth has hardly trickled down to the ordinary masses. Biya and his cohort of close allies have managed to keep the wealth of the country in large part on themselves, while repeatedly borrowing from the Bretton Woods institutions.Cameroon’s roads are for the mos…
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