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World’s Oldest President Paul Biya Reelected in Cameroon

HeadlineOct 28, 2025

In Cameroon, the world’s oldest president, 92-year-old Paul Biya, was reelected Monday to an eighth term in office. This follows days of protests during which security forces killed four people. Cameroon’s top court ruled that Biya won the majority of the votes, but the opposition contested the result. Recently, dozens of opposition supporters, activists and leaders had been arrested.

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