92-Year-Old Paul Biya Seeks to Extend 43-Year Rule in Cameroon Election

Oct 12, 2025 11:53 pm CST

Paul Biya, the world's oldest president at 92, is poised to secure another seven-year term in Cameroon's upcoming election, potentially extending his 43-year leadership until age 99. Despite calls to step down from the Catholic Church, former allies, and even family members, Biya's control over state institutions virtually guarantees his victory in a country where 43% of the population lives in poverty.