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Paul Biya has been the president of Cameroon since 1982, winning reelection for an eighth term this month at age 92, making him the world’s oldest and one of the longest-serving nonroyal heads of state [1][2][3]. His presidency has lasted over four decades, ranking among the longest globally.

Biya became president after the resignation of his predecessor, Ahmadou Ahidjo, in 1982, and consolidated power following a coup attempt [4]. If he completes this term, he will serve until he is about 99 years old [3].

Government structure and executive power

Cameroon is a republic with a strong central go

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