Cameroon’s long-serving leader, Paul Biya, aged 92, has been officially declared winner of the presidential election, securing a historic eighth term in office.
The country’s Constitutional Council announced the result on Monday, confirming Biya’s continued hold on power following a vote held earlier in the month.
The veteran leader, who has ruled since 1982, remains the world’s oldest head of state, extending his more than four decades at the helm of the Central African nation.
The election period was marked by tension, with widespread allegations of delayed results, restricted opposition participation, and irregularities across several polling areas.
Despite these concerns, Biya’s Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) maintained its dominance, securing another term amid calls for reform and transparency.
Opposition figures have rejected the outcome, describing it as “lacking credibility,” while urging for national dialogue to address growing frustration among citizens.
Political observers say Biya’s re-election underscores the country’s deep political divisions and raises further questions about the future of governance and stability in Cameroon.
