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

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…

Cameroon awaits results of tense presidential election

With longtime President Paul Biya facing a divided opposition, more than 8 million Cameroonians voted. Though there was peace at the polls, critics question the fairness and transparency of the electoral process.

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 expected to extend term to 99 years of age

If re-elected, Biya would extend his rule by another seven years, being 99 by the time his term finishes.

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…

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.