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Cameroon's president draws concern and criticism by staying abroad for 2 months

Cameroon's President Paul Biya has been abroad for two months, sparking criticism and concerns

The Independent UK · Aug 6

Cameroon opposition figure files complaint in France against President Biya

Former Cameroonian presidential candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary says he's filed two complaints with the Paris Judicial Court against President Paul Biya, citing the principle of universal jurisdiction.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 15

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

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

The world’s oldest president declared winner of latest election

Cameroon’s incumbent Paul Biya has been confirmed as winner of the latest election

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025

Deadly unrest as Cameroon awaits presidential election result

Four people have been killed in Cameroon during protests led by supporters of opposition figure Issa Tchiroma Bakary. The unrest happened in Douala, the country’s economic capital, as Cameroon awaits the official results of its presidential election.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 27, 2025