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Cameroon heads to the polls as the world’s oldest president bids to extend his rule
October 12, 2025
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Polls opened in Cameroon on Sunday in an election that could see Africa’s oldest leader extend his rule by another 7 years.Around 8 million voters,...
Cameroon’s 92-year-old president seeks 8th term amid health rumors and political challenges
July 13, 2025
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Cameroon's 92-year-old president announced Monday he will seek his eighth term in the upcoming October elections. The announcement comes after months of speculation that the...
Cameroon’s president, the world’s oldest, likely faces election challenge from close allies
July 3, 2025
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Cameroon’s longtime President Paul Biya is gearing up for a likely election challenge from two of his closest allies after they both resigned from his...
Islamic militants kill 12 Cameroonian soldiers in an attack near Lake Chad
March 27, 2025
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — At least 12 Cameroonian soldiers were killed Monday night in an attack by Islamic militants on the border with Nigeria, according to a statement from...
Cameroon’s separatist conflict forces hundreds of thousands of students out of education
October 20, 2024
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Jane Ndamei’s dream of becoming a medical doctor almost cost her life five years ago.The 20-year-old student from Cameroon’s restive southwestern region was taking her...