Paul Biya, President of Cameroon: What you need to know

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Cameroon’s 92-year-old president, Paul Biya, has announced that he will seek an eighth term in office in the country’s upcoming presidential election scheduled for October 12, 2025.

Biya has ruled Cameroon since 1982, making him one of the longest-serving heads of state in the world.

His decision to run again extends a presidency that has already spanned over four decades, a tenure marked by a mix of political dominance and deep controversy.

The Cameroonian constitution was amended in 2008 to remove presidential term limits, enabling Biya to run indefinitely.

At the time of his 2018 re-election, Biya secured more than 70 per cent of the vote, though the election was marred by low turnout and widespread allegations of fraud.

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