92-year-old Paul Biya has secured his eighth term as Cameroon’s president, winning 53.66% of the vote in the October 12, 2025, election. This victory extends his 43-year leadership, making him the world’s oldest serving head of state. Biya’s closest rival, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, received 35.19% of the vote, despite claiming he won with 54.8% earlier. The announcement was met with protests and clashes in Douala, resulting in at least four deaths. Opposition supporters allege electoral manipulation, while Biya’s ruling party denies these claims.
