Cameroon heads to the polls with world's oldest leader Biya seeking eighth term
Africa • Oct 12, 2025, 8:03 AM
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Polls opened in Cameroon on Sunday in an election that could see Africa’s oldest leader Paul Biya, aged 92, extend his 43-year rule by another 7 years. Biya faces nine opposition candidates, including some former allies and appointees.
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Cameroon heads to the polls with world's oldest leader Biya seeking eighth term
Africa • 8:03 AM
1 min
Polls opened in Cameroon on Sunday in an election that could see Africa’s oldest leader Paul Biya, aged 92, extend his 43-year rule by another 7 years. Biya faces nine opposition candidates, including some former allies and appointees.
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Madagascar leader says power grab under way as army unit claims control of military
Africa • 7:31 AM
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Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina said in a statement on Sunday that "an attempt to seize power illegally and by force" was underway in the Indian Ocean island state, a day after some soldiers joined a vast protest movement that started last month.
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