92-Year-Old Cameroonian President Paul Biya Re-Elected for Eighth Term
At 92, Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has been re-elected for an eighth term, extending his more than four-decade rule. His victory sparks debate over democracy, leadership succession, and political reform in the Central African nation.
Cameroon’s long-serving leader, President Paul Biya, has been re-elected for an unprecedented eighth term in office at the age of 92, extending his rule that began more than four decades ago. The announcement was made on Monday, October 27, 2025, following the official release of election results by the country’s electoral commission.
President Biya, who first assumed power in 1982, remains one of Africa’s and the world’s longest-serving leaders. His latest victory reinforces his dominance in Cameroonian politics, despite growing calls for political reform, leadership renewal, and generational change.
According to reports, Biya’s ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) secured a decisive win in the polls, though opposition parties have raised concerns about transparency and fairness in the electoral process. International observers also noted low voter turnout in some regions, citing political tension and security challenges in the Anglophone areas of the country.
Supporters of the president celebrated across the capital, Yaoundé, describing his re-election as a testament to stability and experience. However, critics argue that Biya’s prolonged stay in power has hindered democratic progress and economic development in the central African nation.
Despite his age, Biya has shown no sign of stepping down, continuing to emphasize national unity, peace, and economic resilience as the pillars of his leadership. His latest term is expected to last for another seven years, keeping him in power until at least 2032.
As the continent watches Cameroon’s political direction closely, questions remain about succession planning, governance, and the future of democracy in the country under Biya’s continued rule.
