World’s oldest president to seek eighth term
President Paul Biya, pictured here in 2022, first came to power in 1982
The world's oldest head of state, Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 92, has said he will run once more for re-election in October aiming to extend his 43 years in power.
"Rest assured that my determination to serve you matches the urgency of the challenges we face," he said in a post on X.
He added that his decision to go for an eighth term came after "numerous and insistent" calls by people from all regions in Cameroon and the diaspora.
Biya's administration has faced criticism over allegations of corruption and embezzlement, as well as accusations of bad governance and failure to tackle security challenges. There have also been concerns about his health and ability to govern.
His absence from t...