Cameroon's president makes public appearance to campaign for reelection
Africa • Oct 9, 2025, 8:58 AM
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Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya appeared Tuesday at his first campaign rally for the upcoming election in which the world’s oldest head of state is seeking his eighth term.
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Cameroon holds presidential elections with incumbent Biya poised for 8th term
Africa • 2:31 PM
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Voters cast their ballots Sunday in Cameroon's presidential elections, which 92-year-old Paul Biya, the world's oldest serving head of state, is expected to win, extending his already 43-year grip on power. Biya faces 11 opponents, including former emplo
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Cameroon heads to the polls with world's oldest leader Biya seeking eighth term
Africa • 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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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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