cameroon election

  1. Cameroon’s Biya, 92, Sworn In for Eighth Term After Contested Vote

    Africa Cameroon’s Biya, 92, Sworn In for Eighth Term After Contested Vote

    The Digest: Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest head of state at 92, has been sworn in for an eighth term after a contested election. This moment explores the tension between enduring power and a nation’s cry for change, as opposition supporters challenge the results and...
  2. Paul Biya Secures Eighth Term: 92-Year-Old Leader Extends 43-Year Rule Amid Protests

    Africa Paul Biya Secures Eighth Term: 92-Year-Old Leader Extends 43-Year Rule Amid Protests

    The Digest: Cameroon’s Constitutional Council has declared 92-year-old Paul Biya the winner of the October 12 presidential election, awarding him 53.7% of the vote. This outcome extends his 43-year leadership, making him the world’s oldest serving head of state. The announcement follows...
  3. Issa Tbiroma Confronts Biya: Four Killed in Cameroon Election Unrest

    Nigeria Issa Tbiroma Confronts Biya: Four Killed in Cameroon Election Unrest

    The Digest: According to reports from Reuters and other international sources, at least four people were killed in Douala as police clashed with opposition protesters. The violence marks a dramatic escalation ahead of the official presidential result announcement, with Issa Tbiroma claiming...
  4. Cameroon's Tchiroma Declares Victory, Calls on Biya to Concede Defeat

    Africa Cameroon's Tchiroma Declares Victory, Calls on Biya to Concede Defeat

    The Digest: Cameroon's political landscape has erupted as opposition leader Issa Tchiroma declared himself the winner of the presidential election, directly challenging 92-year-old incumbent Paul Biya's 40-year rule and urging the world's oldest president to concede defeat before official...
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