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In the wake of the official declaration that Paul Biya has secured another term as President of Cameroon, the country is facing mounting unrest, deep scepticism over the electoral process, and fears of political instability. At age 92, Biya—already the world’s oldest serving head of state—is set to extend his four-decade rule for another seven years, a development that has sparked outrage and renewed calls for change across the nation. OFFICIAL RESULTS AND OPPOSITION REJECTION On October 27, 2025, Cameroon’s Constitutional Council formally declared President Paul Biya the winner of the presidential election held on October 12. Official results show Biya with 53.66% of the vote, ahead of opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary, who garnered 35.19%. However, the opposition swiftly rejected the outcome, claiming widespread electoral fraud, intimidation, and manipulation of results. Tchiroma, once a minister under Biya before breaking away to form the Union for Chang...