Cameroon’s long-serving leader, President Paul Biya, has been re-elected for an unprecedented eighth term in office, extending his more than four-decade rule over the Central African nation.
The Constitutional Council announced the official results on Monday, declaring that Biya, 92, secured 53.66% of the votes, defeating his closest rival, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, who polled 35.19%.
“Hereby proclaimed President-elect: the candidate Biya Paul,”
— Clement Atangana, President of the Constitutional Council.
The election, held on October 12, 2025, ensures Biya remains in power until 2032, when he will be nearly 100 years old. He first assumed office in 1982, making him one of the world’s longest-serving leaders.
However, the poll has been clouded by allegations of electoral fraud and violent protests. The opposition, led by Tchiroma, rejected the outcome, claiming he had actually won with 54.8% of the vote. He urged Cameroonians to reject what he called “falsified results” and take to the streets in protest.
Tensions escalated in the hours leading up to the official announcement, with clashes between protesters and security forces reported in Douala, the country’s economic capital. At least four people were killed and over 100 arrested, according to local media reports.
Despite growing calls for democratic reforms, Biya’s continued grip on power underscores the resilience of Cameroon’s ruling establishment and the challenges facing opposition movements in the country.
BREAKING: Biya, 92, Extends 43-Year Rule as Cameroon’s President
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