Cameroon heads to the polls as oldest non-royal head of state’s rule put to the test | DW News

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Cameroon heads to the polls as oldest non-royal head of state's rule put to the test | DW News

All eyes are on Cameroon, as millions of voters head to the polls on October 12 to decide who will lead the country. Will 92-year-old President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest non-royal head of state, extend his four-decade grip on power? Biya has ruled since 1982, and faces a almost a dozen challengers. But critics wonder if this will be a real test or just a formality.

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Date: October 10, 2025