Cameroon's President Paul Biya Wins 8th Term at 92, Extending Four-Decade Rule

Paul Biya, aged 92, has won his 8th term as President of Cameroon, as announced by the Constitutional Council. Biya, who first came to power in 1982, will now serve a seven-year term until 2032, solidifying his position as one of the world's longest-serving and oldest heads of state.
This victory extends his rule that began four decades ago and will see him potentially in office until he is nearly 100 years old.
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