Cameroon’s Paul Biya Hints at 2025 Re-Election Bid

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 91, has hinted at seeking an eighth term in the 2025 presidential election, reaffirming his dedication to the nation in a New Year’s address.

Biya, who has led the country since 1982, is the world’s longest-serving president and would be 92 at the time of the election. His prolonged absence from public events in recent months has sparked speculation about his health, intensifying public debate.

Paul Biya (News Central TV)
Cameroon President, Paul Biya

While the government insists he remains fit to govern, a 2024 ban on media discussions regarding his health has drawn criticism, raising fresh concerns about press freedom.

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