Paul Biya

Biya reshuffles Cameroon army as nearly two-month absence fuels questions

The 93-year-old leader, who has not appeared in public since leaving Cameroon on June 7 for what his office described as a "brief private stay", signed a series of decrees on Monday from Geneva, Switzerland, appointing officials to key military positions and promoting five colonels to the rank of brigadier general.

World's oldest leader to get a deputy for first time in 43-year rule

Should anything now happen to Biya, 93, the vice-president will automatically step in and complete the term before a new election is held.

Cameroon’s Paul Biya, world’s oldest president, declared election winner

Biya secured 53.66% of the vote, according to official results announced by the Constitutional Council.

Cameroon's President Paul Biya, eyes record eighth term

Biya’s bid for another term has stirred both fatigue and frustration among many Cameroonians, especially the youth, who have known no other president in their lifetime.

Cameroon’s President Biya reshuffles military leadership ahead of October vote

If successful, the seven-year term would keep him in power until he is close to 100 years old.

Cameroon’s President Biya declares bid for eighth term ahead of October polls

The 92-year-old, who holds the distinction of being the world’s oldest sitting head of state, shared the news on Sunday through posts on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account in both English and French.

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