Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Cameroon's Paul Biya Wins Eighth Term Amidst Election Disputes
In Cameroon, President Paul Biya, who is 92, won the election and will serve his eighth term.
The official results showed Biya with 53.66% of the vote.
His opponent, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, received 35.19%.
Bakary said security forces shot civilians.
Clashes between security forces and opposition supporters were reported, with at least four deaths in Douala.
The election results have been disputed, with claims of manipulation.
Biya has been in power since 1982.
Paul Biya, 92, secured an eighth term in office.
Biya won with 53.66% of the vote, while Issa Tchiroma Bakary received 35.19%.
Bakary claimed security forces shot civilians, resulting in deaths.
Clashes between security forces and opposition supporters were reported, with deaths.
The opposition is disputing the election results, citing irregularities.
- Who
- Paul Biya, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, Security Forces, Protesters
- What
- Cameroon Presidential Election results and the aftermath
- When
- October 2025 election, results announced October 12, 2025
- Where
- Cameroon, Douala, Garoua
- Why
- Disputed election results, claims of electoral fraud and rigging
Opposition
Government
Election Results
Opposition
Disputed results, potential fraud.
Government
Official election results.
Post-Election Unrest
Opposition
Concerns of escalating unrest.
Government
No immediate comment.
- Event
- Cameroon Presidential Election
- Winner
- Paul Biya
- Biya's Vote Share
- 53.66%
- Opposition Challenger
- Issa Tchiroma Bakary
- Tchiroma's Vote Share
- 35.19%
- Turnout
- 57.7%
Sources
Cameroon detains opposition figures ahead of presidential results
Cameroon opposition protests intensify ahead of presidential results
4 killed in Cameroon protests ahead of election results, opposition says
Four killed in Cameroon protests ahead of election results, opposition says
Deadly clashes in Douala, Cameroon, leave four dead as opposition protests defy government ban
4 killed in Cameroon protests as 92-year-old President Biya’s election win faces dispute
Cameroon’s Biya declared vote winner, opposition reports gunfire
Paul Biya declared winner of Cameroon election as protesters clash with security forces
Paul Biya, 92, re-elected for eighth term as world’s oldest president
Cameroon’s Biya re-elected at 92, opposition reports gunfire
At 92, Paul Biya Wins Cameroon Election, Remains World’s Oldest President
