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Spotlight on Africa: Cameroon votes, Niger Delta oil pollution, South Africa - US ties

In this episode of Spotlight in Africa, we discuss the forthcoming presidential election in Cameroon, before turning our attention to Nigeria. We also explore ways to strengthen relations between South Africa and the United States, with a particular focus on improving conditions for seasonal migrant workers.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 16, 2025

Fears over divided opposition and instability, as Cameroon heads to the polls

Ahead of Cameroon's 12 October presidential election, the opposition remains divided, despite agreement on the need to unite behind a candidate to face off against President Paul Biya, who is seeking an eighth term. Meanwhile, the United Nations has sounded the alarm over whether tensions in the country will make…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 3, 2025

Cameroon’s election risks instability, no matter who wins

Cameroonians will vote in presidential elections on 12 October 2025. The incumbent, Paul Biya, who has been in office for nearly 43 years, will be a candidate.

The Conversation · Aug 31, 2025

Outspoken critic of Cameroon president excluded from October election

Maurice Kamto, a high-profile critic of Cameroon's long-running President Paul Biya has been excluded by electoral authorities from the list of approved candidates able to run in the 12 October presidential vote.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 28, 2025

The world’s oldest president is running again: can anyone stop him from winning?

Paul Biya, 92, has ruled Cameroon since the early 1980s. Unseating him in October’s election will not be easy

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2025

Cameroon's President Biya, 92, announces bid for eighth term in office

Cameroon's President Paul Biya, the world's oldest serving head of state at 92, has announced he will run in this year's presidential election in October.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 14, 2025

Cameroon’s president, 92, wants another seven-year term

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The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025

World’s oldest president eyes eighth term - at the age of 92

President Paul Biya first took power in 1982 and has not lost an election in the central African nation since

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025

Inside Kondengui prison: ground zero of Cameroon’s war on dissent

Thousands have been detained and tortured in the Yaoundé jail as Paul Biya, 92, seeks to keep his grip on power

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2025

Young Cameroonians Face Prospect Of New Bid By 92-year-old Leader

Young Cameroonian voters hoping for change in this year's elections still face the possibility that 92-year-old President Paul Biya could announce a bid to extend his more than four decades in power.

International Business Times · May 19, 2025