World's oldest leader Paul Biya seeks eighth term in Cameroon presidential election
• Oct 10, 2025, 6:09 PM
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Cameroon's President Paul Biya is already the world's oldest head of state at 92 years old. He is also the favourite to win Sunday's presidential election, which would hand him an eighth term in power.
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