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Cameroon’s 92-Year-Old President Seeks 8th Term Amid Health Rumors and Political Challenges
CAMEROON, JUL 12 – Paul Biya seeks an eighth term amid ongoing separatist violence and economic challenges, with his 2018 victory securing over 70% of the vote despite allegations of irregularities.
- Cameroon's 92-year-old President Paul Biya announced he will seek his eighth term in the upcoming October elections.
- Biya is Africa's second longest-serving president and has frequently been reported to face health issues, leading to public speculation about his death.
- The government has been challenged by corruption allegations and a secessionist movement in English-speaking provinces, showing a lack of democratic change.
- A political analyst commented that Biya's decision signifies Cameroon’s stalled political transition.
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Catholic priest says 92-years-old president is ‘mocking’ Cameroon by seeking reelection
YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – A Cameroonian priest has blasted President Paul Biya for seeking an eighth consecutive term of office. The Cameroon president, who is now 92 and has been in power for 43 years, announced on X – formerly known as Twitter – that he will be seeking re-election when Cameroonians go to the polls on October 12. “I am a candidate for the 12 October 2025 presidential election,” the president announced on July 13. “Rest assured that m…
While the Cameroonian president will run for a new term in the presidential election on 12 October, his critics denounce contempt for the people and a willingness to remain in power at all costs.
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