27/10/2025
At 92 years old, Paul Biya has once again been declared the winner of the presidential election, extending his remarkable 43-year rule to what could become half a century in power!
The Constitutional Council announced that Biya won with 53.6% of the vote in the October 12, 2025 election, while his main rival Issa Tchiroma garnered 35.2%.
But the results have sparked mass protests across the capital Yaoundé and other cities like Douala, with opposition groups calling the election a “theatrical farce.”
Security forces have detained 30 opposition politicians, as tensions rise and calls for nationwide demonstrations spread.
Biya, who first took power in 1982, is now set to remain in office until 2032 — meaning he could rule until he’s 100 years old, making him the world’s oldest sitting president and one of the longest-serving non-monarch leaders in history.
At 92 years old, Paul Biya has once again been declared the winner of the presidential election, extending his remarkable 43-year rule to what could become h...
