Cameroon Faces Uncertainty as Paul Biya Prepares for Eighth Term – Africa.com
As Cameroon prepares for elections later this year, 91-year-old President Paul Biya is expected to seek an eighth term, extending his 42-year rule and making him Africa’s longest-serving leader. While Biya’s Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) supports him, critics say his age and health are obstacles to resolving pressing issues such as the Anglophone separatist conflict. The opposition believes that Biya’s long leadership has hindered progress. However, they work in silos and fail to provide a unified alternative. Meanwhile, Biya’s son Franck Biya is reportedly being groomed to be his successor. The country’s economy is characterized by slowing GDP growth and high poverty rates, further complicating the problem. Many question whether Biya’s reelection will address Cameroon’s deep-rooted challenges amid rampant corruption and a lack of infrastructure.
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