Cameroon: 92-year-old President Biya Absent Ahead of Polls; Sparks Queries|Firstpost Africa| N18G

Cameroon heads toward its October 12 election with President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest head of state at 92, once again at the centre of controversy. In power since 1982 and seeking an eighth term, Biya has left the country for what his office calls a “private trip to Europe,” reportedly in Geneva, sparking questions about his health and leadership. His absence from the UN General Assembly has fuelled speculation, while protests by Cameroonians in Europe highlight anger over his frequent foreign stays. Despite concerns over age and visibility, Biya remains the frontrunner, as a divided opposition struggles to unite.

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