Cameroon's Biya vies for eighth term, former spokesperson challenging him
Supporters of Cameroon's 92-year-old President Paul Biya, who is seeking an eighth term, hold a sign during the launch of his electoral campaign, in Maroua, Cameroon, October 7, 2025. The sign reads "The Toupouri people united behind Biya". PHOTO/REUTERS
Biya took office in 1982 and has held a tight grip on power ever since, doing away with the presidential term limit in 2008 and winning re-election by comfortable margins
