At 92, world’s oldest president wins Cameroon’s election again
Summary
Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya has been declared the winner of the recent election, sparking protests and unrest among opposition supporters. The election results, confirmed by the Constitutional Council, show Biya receiving 53.66% of the vote, while security forces clashed with demonstrators, resulting in several deaths and multiple arrests.Key Facts
- Paul Biya, aged 92, has been re-elected as President of Cameroon.
- Biya received 53.66% of the votes, while his main opponent Issa Tchiroma Bakary received 35.19%.
- The election had a voter turnout of 57.7%.
- Protests erupted in response to the announcement, leading to at least four deaths.
- More than 100 protesters were arrested during clashes with security forces.
- Many in Cameroon are under 35, highlighting a generational tension with aging leaders.
- There were claims of election irregularities, including deceased people on voter lists.
- Over 5,000 observers monitored the election, including national and international representatives.
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