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Cameroon's 92-year-old president Paul Biya sworn in again as opposition cries foul

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has been sworn in for a new seven-year term after winning last month's presidential election

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025

Cameroon's Biya, world's oldest president, sworn in for eighth term

Paul Biya, who has been president of Cameroon for 43 years, was sworn in on Thursday for an eighth term, after a contested election that sparked mass protests and subsequent repression in which several demonstrators died.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 6, 2025

France concerned about Cameroon's violent crackdown on post-election protests

The French government says it's "particularly concerned" about the violent crackdown on post-election demonstrations in Cameroon and has called on the authorities to guarantee the safety and physical well-being of all the country's citizens.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 30, 2025

World's oldest president, 92, wins Cameroon election — and could be in power until he's 99

Paul Biya re-elected for eighth term which could see him in office until he is nearly 100

Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2025

World’s oldest serving head of state declared winner in Cameroon election

Paul Biya, 92, said to have won 53.66% of vote after volatile two weeks since election when opponent claimed victory

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2025

The world’s oldest president declared winner of latest election

Cameroon’s incumbent Paul Biya has been confirmed as winner of the latest election

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025

Deadly unrest as Cameroon awaits presidential election result

Four people have been killed in Cameroon during protests led by supporters of opposition figure Issa Tchiroma Bakary. The unrest happened in Douala, the country’s economic capital, as Cameroon awaits the official results of its presidential election.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 27, 2025

Yaoundé is set to sizzle at 38°C by 2030: how green design could cool Cameroon’s capital

Yaoundé, the Cameroonian capital, is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city where green hills meet modern architecture, creating a harmonious blend of culture, history and urban dynamism. The city has expanded significantly over the years because of urbanisation – its population has grown from 59,000 in 1957 to nearly 4.1 million in…

The Conversation · Oct 26, 2025

Cameroon opposition leaders arrested as protests erupt over contested elections

Two Cameroonian opposition figures and backers of presidential hopeful Issa Tchiroma Bakary, who challenged President Paul Biya's 43-year grip on power in recent elections, have been arrested just two days before the official outcome is due to be announced.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 25, 2025

Two dead and dozens arrested amid Cameroon election crackdown

Wave of unrest as polling suggests victory in presidential race for 92-year-old incumbent Paul Biya

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2025