Polls open in Cameroon in an election that could see Africa’s oldest leader extend his rule for another 7 years

World’s oldest president looks to extend his rule as Cameroon goes to the polls

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.

Cameroon Heads to the Polls As Biya Faces Off Against a Divided Opposition

Polls opened in Cameroon on Sunday in a presidential election that sees incumbent Paul Biya, 92, seek an eighth consecutive term after 43 years in power. There are 11 other candidates on the ballot, but some analysts say divisions among the opposition are clearing the path for Biya's reelection.

World's oldest president, 92, could extend his rule as voters go to polls

In power in Cameroon since 1982, Paul Biya would be 99 by the time his term finishes.

World's oldest President, Paul Biya, could extend his rule as Cameroon votes in election

Paul Biya’s health has routinely been a topic of speculation as he spends most of his time in Europe, leaving day-to-day governing to key party officials and family members.

Cameroon’s 92-year-old president poised for eighth term

Cameroonians voted Sunday in an election expected to return 92-year-old Paul Biya, the world's oldest serving head of state, to office after 43 years in power. AFP journalists saw voters crowding outside polling stations during the day in the capital Yaounde before they closed in the early evening, with an electoral official declaring the ballot

Cameroon's 92-year-old president poised for eighth term

Cameroonians voted Sunday in an election expected to return 92-year-old Paul Biya, the world's oldest serving head of state, to office after 43 years in power.