Media: President of Cameroon plans to rule until age 100
Other countries
- 12 October, 2025
- 12:33
At 92 years old, Paul Biya is running for an eighth term in Cameroon's upcoming presidential election.
According to Report, citing The Guardian, Biya-who has been in power since 1982-continues to reject calls for resignation, although he rarely appears in public.
"Our candidate is in excellent shape… and he is capable of continuing what he started," said Labor Minister and Secretary General of the ruling party, Grégoire Owona, in an interview with French radio RFI.
If re-elected, Biya could remain president until nearly the age of 100.
Latest News
17:50
China offers US to raise level of trade relations
Other countries17:42
Photo
Destruction, civilian deaths - footage of shelling of building in Kyiv - PHOTOS
Other countries17:30
Trump says will be ready to meet Putin if confident of deal
Other countries17:10
US to increase tariffs on Canada by 10% more, Trump says
Other countries16:50
Measures to be taken against Hamas if bodies of hostages not returned — Trump
Other countries16:30
More than 100 investigators take part in Louvre theft case — prosecutor
Other countries16:12
Ruling party comments on PKK's decision to completely leave Türkiye
Region15:53
Pallister's 800m free leads world record rush at Toronto World Cup
Individual sports15:35