Cameroon: Paul Biya's Life Presidency in Cameroon Enters a Fragile Final Phase

AllAfricaCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by By David E KiwuwaOctober 29, 2025 at 12:36 PM

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In Cameroon's 2025 presidential election, incumbent Paul Biya, aged 92 and in power since 1982, won with 53.66% of the vote against his closest challenger Tchiroma Bakary, who secured over 35%. This marks a significant drop from Biya's previous win rate of 71.28% in 2018. The opposition, despite fielding multiple candidates including Bakary, failed to present a united front, contributing to their reduced impact. Economic challenges persist with about 40% of Cameroonians living below the poverty line and high urban unemployment rates at 35%. Biya's new term ends in 2032 when he will be nearly 100 years old, raising questions about his ability to address these issues effectively.

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Cameroon National Salvation Front 50% Tchiroma Bakary ×480% Paul Biya ×7100% Cameroon ×9100%

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