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Autocracies in transition: In 2025, Cameroon and Tanzania rulers clung to power — but look more vulnerable than ever

Autocratic leaders in Africa like their numbers to be in the high 90s, it appears.

The Conversation · Dec 19, 2025

Cameroonian opposition figure Ekane dies after weeks in detention

Cameroon's leading opposition leader, Anicet Ekane, has died after weeks of detention at the age of 74, his lawyers and family said Monday, alleging that he had struggled to breathe but was not given proper care.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 1, 2025

Cameroon opposition leader flees to Gambia for 'safety' after contested vote

Issa Tchiroma Bakary, the Cameroon candidate declared runner-up in October's presidential election, is in Banjul, in the Gambia, reportedly for "humanitarian reasons," according to the Gambian government.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 24, 2025

Shamrock Rovers’ long, slow stumble towards League of Ireland title glory

In today’s Football Daily: The champions-elect who have already missed three chances to seal the title

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2025

Paul Biya’s life presidency in Cameroon enters a fragile final phase

For the first time ever, the opposition parties in Cameroon have come “close” to unseating 92-year-old Paul Biya, who has run the country since 1982.

The Conversation · Oct 29, 2025

Opposition leaders in Cameroon contest official election results as protests continue

Opposition leaders in Cameroon Tuesday contested the results of the Oct. 12 presidential election after the country’s top court declared the world’s oldest leader Paul Biya winner

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025

Oldest President in the World Wins Again: Cameroon's Paul Biya Baffles the Internet With Reelection at 92

Cameroon's top court declares 92-year-old Paul Biya the winner of the latest election, sparking deadly protests and accusations of fraud from the opposition.

International Business Times UK · Oct 27, 2025

Cameroon’s Biya re-elected despite deadly protests and claims of fraud

President Paul Biya has won an eighth term in Cameroon, keeping the 92-year-old leader in power until he is almost 100, according to results announced on Monday by the Constitutional Council.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 27, 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