Africa: All of Africa Today – July 15, 2025

Cameroon President Paul Biya, 92, Announces Re-election Bid

President Paul Biya announced his candidacy for the presidential election. The announcement, made on social media, came amid ongoing concerns about his age and health. Biya, who has ruled since 1982 after Ahmadou Ahidjo’s resignation, removed term limits in 2008 and won the 2018 election despite opposition claims of electoral irregularities. Members of the ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) and other supporters have…