Cameroon Election: Protests Erupt as 92-Year-Old Paul Biya Claims 8th Term

Election Results and Protests

• 🗳️ Paul Biya, at 92 years old, has claimed his eighth election victory in Cameroon, making him the world's oldest serving ruler.
• 📣 Supporters of the main opposition challenger, Issa Chioma Bakari, claim the vote was rigged and that their candidate won overwhelmingly.
• ⚠️ The government has denied allegations of a rigged vote.

Opposition Claims and Violence

• 🗣️ Bakari claimed on Facebook that two people were killed after shots were fired at civilians outside his home following the results announcement.
• 📰 Reuters could not independently confirm the details of the reported deaths.
• 💥 Opposition protesters have clashed with security forces over the past week amid partial results indicating Biya's win.

Biya's Long Tenure

• 📈 Paul Biya has been in power for 43 years, transitioning from prime minister to president.
• ⏳ If he serves the full upcoming term, Biya could remain in power until he is nearly 100 years old.
• ⚖️ Biya has navigated political turmoil and gradually introduced economic reforms during his decades-long rule.