Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Cameroon's Paul Biya Sworn In for Eighth Term Amid Disputed Vote
The oldest ruler in the world, Paul Biya, who is 92 years old, just became the president of Cameroon for the eighth time.
This happened after an election that many people didn't agree with, and some protests turned violent.
During these protests, sadly, many people lost their lives.
In his speech, the president said he knows the country has big problems and expects a lot from him.
He blamed some politicians and people living outside the country for causing trouble.
His opponent, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, also claimed he won the election and said some soldiers supported him.
This new term could mean Biya stays in power until he is almost 100 years old.
Paul Biya, the world's oldest ruler, has been sworn in for his eighth term as president of Cameroon.
The inauguration follows a disputed election that led to deadly protests.
Security forces reportedly killed 48 civilians during protests against Biya's re-election, according to UN sources.
Biya won the election with 53.66% of the vote against opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary's 35.19%.
Biya has been in power since 1982 and his new term could extend his rule until he is nearly 100.
- Who
- Paul Biya
- What
- Sworn in for an eighth term as president following a disputed election and deadly protests.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Cameroon
- Why
- Following his re-election with 53.66% of the vote in a disputed election.
- President
- Paul Biya
- Age
- 92
- Term Start
- Thursday
- Previous Tenure
- Since 1982
- Election Result Percentage
- 53.66%
- Opposition Leader
- Issa Tchiroma Bakary
- Opposition Percentage
- 35.19%