Biya, Paul
Paul Biya, the 92-year-old President of Cameroon, has won his election with a reduced majority of 53.66%. Despite his victory, the opposition has made significant gains, with Tchiroma Bakary, a former ally and government spokesperson, winning over 35% of the vote. This is the second-highest score ever achieved by
Biya, Paul
Cameroon's longtime President, Paul Biya, has emerged victorious in the 2025 election, but with a reduced majority of 53.66%. The stiffest competition came from 76-year-old Maurice Kamto, a former ally and government spokesperson, who won more than 37% of the vote – the second-highest score by an opposition
Biya, Paul
Paul Biya, 92-year-old President of Cameroon, has secured another term in office with a reduced majority of 53.66% of the vote, his lowest since 1992. This election sees Biya's share of the vote fall by about 20 percentage points from his previous win in 2018. Despite Biya&
Biya, Paul
Paul Biya, the 92-year-old President of Cameroon, has won his election with a reduced majority of 53.66%. Despite his victory, the opposition has made significant gains, with Tchiroma Bakary, a former ally and government spokesperson, winning over 35% of the vote. This is the second-highest score ever achieved by
Activists
Angry protesters have taken to the streets of Cameroon in response to the authorities' declaration of President Paul Biya's victory, with many accusing the outcome of being rigged. Biya, the world's oldest head of state, has dominated the country for 43 years and is now
Biya, Paul
The election of Paul Biya, Cameroon's 92-year-old president, has been met with widespread protests and allegations of vote manipulation after days of clashes between security forces and opposition supporters. Biya has held power since 1982, longer than most citizens have been alive, and his decision to seek another
Biya, Paul
Cameroonian President Paul Biya has been re-elected for a seventh term, despite allegations of massive fraud and the opposition claiming victory. Biya, 92, won 53.66% of the vote, but his challenger, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, claimed to have won with 54.8% of the vote, citing a tally from 80%
Biya, Paul
Cameroon's 92-year-old president, Paul Biya, has been declared the winner of the country's presidential election, despite widespread protests and allegations of electoral irregularities. The election, held on October 12, was marred by violence and intimidation, with at least four protesters killed and dozens arrested. Biya, who
Biya, Paul
Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 92, has been declared the winner of the country's presidential election, securing an eighth term in office. The election was marked by allegations of widespread fraud, with opponents claiming that the results were manipulated in favor of the incumbent. Despite Biya'
Biya, Paul
Tensions remain high in Cameroon as the Constitutional Council prepares to hear petitions related to the October 12 presidential election. The Council received the report of the National Electoral Commission (Elecam) for the final tally of votes, amidst President Paul Biya's bid for an eighth term and challenger
Biya, Paul
Angry protesters took to the streets in various regions across Cameroon on Wednesday, following local media reports suggesting that incumbent President Paul Biya was poised to secure a sixth term. At least two people have been killed and dozens of protesters arrested as Biya's government cracks down on
Biya, Paul
The governing party in Cameroon has claimed that one of its offices was set on fire as tensions rise over fraud allegations in the October 12 presidential election. Opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary has claimed victory and urged President Paul Biya to concede, but Biya's party has rejected
