Cameroon: Paul Biya to run for re-election in upcoming october polls

The President of Cameroon,Paul Biya,92 years old,will run for re-election in the presidential elections scheduled for October 2025. The confirmation was made by the President of the National Assembly,Cavayé Yéguié Djibril,through a video message broadcast on Thursday by local media.

“The Head of State,His Excellency Paul Biya,will be the candidate from the Far North region in the upcoming presidential elections,” declared Cavayé Yéguié Djibril in a brief statement that formalized the president’s intention to extend his prolonged leadership. Biya has held the presidency since 1982,succeeding Ahmadou Ahidjo,the country’s first head of state after independence.

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Cameroon does not impose age or term limits for presidential candidates,allowing Biya to seek re-election despite his advanced age. To date,a dozen candidates have announced their participation in the 2025 elections,signaling an electoral contest that could be pivotal for the country’s political future.

Born on February 13,1933,in Mvomékaa,in the Southern region,Biya is recognized as one of the longest-serving leaders in the world. His presidency,marked by a mix of stability and internal political challenges,has profoundly shaped contemporary Cameroonian history,in a country with a population of over 28 million people.

With the announcement of his candidacy,international attention is once again focused on Cameroon. The 2025 elections will be closely watched by analysts and global actors interested in the political and economic future of one of Central Africa’s leading economies.