The 92-year-old president who never loses
Summary
Cameroon's 92-year-old President Paul Biya has been re-elected for an eighth term. He won the election with 53.7% of the vote. This marks his continued leadership over the country for more than four decades.Key Facts
- President Paul Biya of Cameroon is 92 years old and has been re-elected.
- He won his eighth term with 53.7% of the vote.
- His main challenger, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, received 35.2% of the vote.
- Biya has been in power for 43 years.
- His governance style often includes long absences from Cameroon.
- Speculation about Biya's health arose after an unexplained six-week absence last year.
- Biya rarely holds formal cabinet meetings or public addresses on complex issues.
- He plays a balancing role in a diverse country with various linguistic and regional divisions.
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