World’s oldest president looks to extend his rule as Cameroon goes to the polls

Cameroonian President Paul Biya, 92, who is seeking an eighth term reacts after he casted his ballot during the presidential election in Yaounde, Cameroon on Sunday. Zohra Bensemra/Reuters

Cameroon voted in an election Sunday that could see Africa’s oldest leader – the world’s oldest president – extend his rule by another seven years.

Analysts have predicted a victory for President Paul Biya. Now 92, he would be 99 by the time his term finishes. He first came to power in 1982 following the resignation of Cameroon’s first president, Ahmadou Ahidjo, and has ruled the country since then. Biya was declared the winner of seven subsequent elections. Cameroon has seen just two leaders since independence in 1960.

However, cracks may be appearing in Biya’s image.

His health has routinely been