Cameroon’s long-serving president, Paul Biya, has once again clinched victory at the polls, extending his reign to over four decades.
The Constitutional Council on Monday officially declared Biya, 92, the winner of the October 12, 2025 presidential election with 53.66% of the votes.
His closest rival, Issa Tchiroma, trailed behind with 35.19%.
With this victory, Biya, who is already one of the world’s longest-ruling leaders, will remain in power for another seven years, continuing a political journey that began in 1982.
Observers say the win further solidifies Biya’s iron grip on Cameroon’s political history, despite calls for generational change.
