Cameroon: President Paul Biya secures 8th term with 53% of vote

Paul Biya extended his 43-year rule on October 27, securing an eighth term as president of Cameroon. The country's Constitutional Council announced that the 92-year old won 53.7 percent of the vote, beating rival Issa Tchiroma Bakary who came in second with 35.2 percent. FRANCE 24's Indira Ayuk has the details from Yaounde.

Oct 27, 2025 - 11:00
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Cameroon: President Paul Biya secures 8th term with 53% of vote
Paul Biya extended his 43-year rule on October 27, securing an eighth term as president of Cameroon. The country's Constitutional Council announced that the 92-year old won 53.7 percent of the vote, beating rival Issa Tchiroma Bakary who came in second with 35.2 percent. FRANCE 24's Indira Ayuk has the details from Yaounde.

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