President Paul Biya, one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders, has been re-elected for an eighth term, extending his rule over Cameroon to more than 40 years. Biya, 92, first came to power in 1982 and eliminated presidential term limits in 2008, enabling his continued leadership through successive elections. Why It Matters:Biya’s re-election highlights the persistence of […] The post Cameroon’s Biya Secures Eighth Term, Extends Four-Decade Rule appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
