Cameroon’s 92-Year-Old President Seeks Re-Election As Allies Withdraw Support

Crisis Group expert Arrey E. Ntui assesses President Paul Biya’s determination to stay in office and its implications for the October poll.

On 13 July, Cameroon’s president, Paul Biya, posted on social media that he will run in the presidential election set for 12 October 2025. While his announcement came as no surprise, his determination to stay in office beyond the 42 years that he has already served raises widespread concerns. Aged 92, Biya is the world’s oldest head of state. Should he win the…