Cameroonian President Paul Biya, 92, who is seeking an eighth term, casts his ballot while his wife Chantal watches during the presidential election in Yaounde, Cameroon October 12, 2025. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra
YAOUNDE (Reuters) -Cameroon began counting votes after a presidential election on Sunday in which incumbent Paul Biya, the world's oldest ruler at 92, is widely expected to extend his 43-year grip on power despite an energised opposition pushing for change.
His opponents include former government spokesperson Issa Tchiroma, 76, who has galvanised large crowds demanding an end to Biya's long tenure and drawn endorsements from a platform of some opposition parties and civic groups.
