Tuesday, October 28, 2025-Cameroon’s longtime president, Paul Biya, has been declared the winner of the country’s latest presidential election, extending his more than four-decade rule.
The 92-year-old leader, who first took office in 1982, secured another term amid reports of low voter turnout and allegations of irregularities in several regions.
Official results from the national electoral commission showed Biya maintaining a wide margin over his challengers, solidifying his reputation as one of Africa’s most enduring political figures.
Reactions across the country have been sharply divided. Supporters celebrated in Yaoundé and Douala, calling Biya a symbol of stability in uncertain times, while opposition parties decried the process as deeply flawed.
International observers expressed concern over restricted political freedoms, limited media access, and the heavy military presence that marked election day. In the Anglophone regions, where tensions remain high, protests erupted amid fears that the result could further inflame unrest.
Analysts say Biya’s continued leadership highlights the resilience of Cameroon’s entrenched political system — and the growing frustration among younger citizens seeking change.
With economic inequality, security challenges, and separatist tensions still unresolved, the victory offers little sign of a new direction. As Biya begins yet another term, the question for many Cameroonians is no longer who leads the nation, but when real reform will finally begin.
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