paul biya

The Digest: Violent protests have erupted across Cameroon as preliminary election results point toward an eighth term for 92-year-old President Paul Biya, who has already ruled for 43 years. According to social media footage and eyewitness reports, angry citizens are "burning down everything...

The Digest: Cameroon’s longest-serving president, Paul Biya, has confirmed his bid for an eighth term in the October 2025 presidential elections. At 92, Biya remains the world’s oldest serving head of state, and his candidacy signals his intention to extend his reign into his 100s. Key...