Biya Wins Eighth Term Amid Fraud Disputes | JQJO

Cameroon’s electoral body declared Paul Biya, 92, winner of the Oct. 12 presidential election with nearly 54 percent, securing an eighth term that could carry him to almost 100. An opposition candidate claimed victory and alleged widespread fraud by a “predatory oligarchy,” as analysts called the contest the most consequential in decades and Biya’s closest since 1992. With a median age of 18.9 and no clear succession plan, many young Cameroonians reject the result, raising the risk of unrest. Biya’s frequent trips abroad, including costly stays in Switzerland, have deepened public resentment.