Cameroon’s 92-Year-Old President Gears Up for Eighth Term

YAOUNDÉ — Cameroon’s long-time leader Paul Biya, aged 92, is set to secure an eighth term in office following Sunday’s presidential election, further extending his rule that began in 1982. Biya’s dominance is underpinned by his firm control over...

Neftchi strengthens its squad with renowned Cameroonian striker

Azerbaijani football club Neftchi Baku has signed a major name to bolster its attacking lineup — Cameroon national team forward Vincent Aboubakar. According to Azernews, the black-and-whites have reached an agreement with the 33-year-old striker,...

Cameroon: Vote Counting Underway As Biya Aims To Prolong 43-Year Rule

Home Africa Cameroon: Vote Counting Underway As Biya Aims To Prolong 43-Year Rule 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...

Cameroon presidential election: Football star Mohamed Salah appears on registered voters list

As Cameroon held presidential elections on Sunday, the face of Egyptian football star Mohamed Salah, appeared on the list of registered voters at the Ngaoundéré III polling station. After some fact-checking, several media outlets have confirmed...

Cameroonians Head to Polls as Presidential Vote Kicks Off

(MENAFN) Cameroonians headed to the polls early Sunday as voting began nationwide in a high-stakes presidential election, with tensions running high in the country’s conflict-hit Anglophone regions. Polling stations opened at 8 a.m. local time...

How to watch Sunderland vs Wolves: live stream Premier League 2025/26 game, TV channels, preview, team news

Sunderland welcome Wolves to the Stadium of Light this Saturday in the Premier League, aiming to heap more pressure on under-fire head coach Vítor Pereira. What an opening eight games it has been for Sunderland. While a favourable fixture list has...

Cameroon Presidential Election Closes as Paul Biya Seeks Eighth Term After 43 Years in Power

CameroonOnline.ORG | YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – Polls closed on Sunday across Cameroon after a day of voting in the presidential election, in which President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest sitting head of state, is seeking an eighth term after more than...

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NARD Says FG Owes Health Workers ₦38 Billion in Unpaid Allowances

NARD says FG owes health workers ₦38 billion in unpaid allowances Paul Biya extends his rule as Cameroon’s President for the eighth term Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang laments about pressure to dump PDP for APC Lagos court orders Multichoice to...

Cameroon heads to polls, leader expected to keep grip

Cameroonians began voting yesterday in a presidential election where incumbent Paul Biya, the world’s oldest leader at 92, is widely expected to maintain his 43-year grip on power, despite an energized opposition pushing for change. Biya’s...

Just in: Cameroon opposition declares self winner, releases own election results

Cameroon faced tension as opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary released self-declared results claiming victory in the October 12 presidential election The ruling CPDM party led by President Paul Biya dismissed Tchiroma’s claims as false while...

Rule Of Law Adherence: Nigeria Ranks 120 Out Of 143 In 2025 WJP Index 

5 Nigeria has ranked 120 out of 144 in the The World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index. WJP is the world’s leading source for original, independent rule of law data. It deploys rigorous methodology draws on expert and household surveys to...

Cameroon votes as Biya, 92, world’s oldest ruler, bids to extend four-decade rule

YAOUNDE – Cameroonians were set to vote on Oct 12 in a presidential election where incumbent Paul Biya, the world’s oldest ruler at 92, is widely expected to maintain his 43-year grip on power despite an energised opposition pushing for change. Mr...

Jordi Osei-Tutu aims cheeky dig at Bolton Wanderers fan who called him out on social media

Bolton Wanderers full-back Jordi Osei-Tutu has hit back at initial criticism which came his way on social media prior to his side's dramatic late comeback against Huddersfield Town at the Accu Stadium on Thursday night. With the League One...

Cameroon Election Sees High Youth Turnout

The Cameroon elections are being hailed as better organised than the 2018 polls, marked by the timely arrival of voting materials and polling stations opening on schedule, according to observations made by News Central TV correspondent Kathleen...

Kwara set for golf tourney as over 290 players jostle for prize

The city of Ilorin, Kwara State capital, is set to host one of Nigeria’s biggest golf events of the year as a total of 297 golfers from across the country and beyond storm the Ilorin Golf Course for the second edition of the ICMA Pro-Am Open 2025,...

Cameroon Votes as Biya Seeks 44th Year

Voting commenced on Sunday in Cameroon’s presidential election, with 92-year-old Paul Biya, the world’s oldest serving head of state, widely expected to extend his 43-year rule. Biya faces 11 opponents, including former employment minister Issa...

Tension Rises as Cameroon Awaits Election Results

Tension is rising across Cameroon as the country awaits the delayed announcement of presidential election results, with opposition groups, civic leaders, and members of the international community calling for transparency and restraint. The...

Cameroon holds presidential poll as Biya readies for 8th term

Voting began Sunday as Cameroon holds presidential elections, which 92-year-old Paul Biya, the world’s oldest serving head of state, is expected to win, extending his already 43-year grip on power. Biya faces 11 opponents, including former...

Cameroon’s 92-year-old president set for another term as country goes to polls

Cameroon goes to the polls on Sunday for a presidential election with Paul Biya, already the world’s oldest head of state at the age of 92, the favourite to win an eighth term in power in the central African country. A fractured opposition of 11...

Paul Biya’s Victory Is A Taboo To African Democracy -By Isaac Asabor

When a 92-year-old man who has ruled a nation for 43 unbroken years “wins” another seven-year term in office, the event ceases to be an election, it becomes a ritual of political mockery. Cameroon’s recent presidential “election” that returned...