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World’s oldest president sworn in for eighth term in Cameroon

World’s oldest president sworn in for eighth term in Cameroon

Summary

Paul Biya, who is 92 years old, has become president of Cameroon for the eighth time. He won a contentious election last month and has led the country for 43 years. The official results showed Biya winning 54% of the vote, leading to protests and accusations of fraud.

Key Facts

  • Paul Biya is the president of Cameroon and is 92 years old.
  • He has been in office since 1982, making it 43 years in power.
  • Biya was sworn in for his eighth term in Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon.
  • He won 54% of the vote in a recent election that some described as disputed.
  • His main opponent, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, got 35% of the vote.
  • Bakary claims he was the rightful winner and accused the authorities of election fraud.
  • The election results led to protests in Cameroon.
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