DOUALA, Cameroon (RNS) — Cameroon’s presidential campaign kicked off Sept. 27, but 92-year-old incumbent President Paul Biya, seeking reelection to extend 43 years in power, was nowhere to be found.

In July 2025, President Paul Biya made a simple post on X. “I am a candidate for the … presidential election,” he wrote, adding, “Rest assured that my determination to serve you is commensurate with ...

In this Oct. 7, 2018 file photo, Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, of the Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement party, wait to casts his vote during the Presidential elections in Yaounde, Cameroon.

YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — With weeks to go until an election that could extend the world’s oldest president’s 43 years in power, Cameroon ‘s opposition is struggling. Its most popular figure has been ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Paul Biya, 92, was sworn in Thursday for another seven-year term after winning Cameroon’s contested October ...

Paul Biya is only the second person to lead Cameroon since independence from France in 1960 - Copyright AFP - Paul Biya is only the second person to lead Cameroon ...

Cameroon’s possible inclusion in the itinerary of Pope Leo XIV’s first African trip is drawing growing debate, as security concerns, political tensions and moral objections raise questions about ...

YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Cameroon’s long-time leader Paul Biya was sworn in on Thursday for a new seven-year term following his victory in last month’s presidential election, which his opposition ...