Summary
Votes are being counted in Cameroon's presidential election where President Paul Biya, who is 92 years old, is running for another term. Nine other candidates are competing against him, and there are reports of unrest in certain areas. The official results are expected within 15 days.
Key Facts
- President Paul Biya is seeking to extend his 43 years in power and is the world's oldest head of state at 92 years old.
- Nine candidates are running against him in this election.
- This could be Biya's eighth consecutive term if he wins.
- Interior Minister said voting went smoothly across Cameroon, but reports of clashes emerged in some regions.
- There were boycott calls in English-speaking regions, and some voters in the north faced clashes.
- The Constitutional Council banned Maurice Kamto, a key opposition figure, from running in the election.
- Results are expected within 15 days, and authorities warned against announcing results before the official declaration.
