Cameroon heads to the polls with world's oldest leader Biya seeking eighth term

Cameroon heads to the polls with world's oldest leader Biya seeking eighth term

[France 24 - Africa] - 12/10/2025
Polls opened in Cameroon on Sunday in an election that could see Africa’s oldest leader Paul Biya, aged 92, extend his 43-year rule by another 7 years. Biya faces nine opposition candidates, including some former allies and appointees.
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