Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has confirmed he will run for an eighth term in the October 2025 election, announcing his candidacy on Sunday via social media platform X.
At 92, Biya says he is “responding to the call of the Cameroonian people,” and vows to prioritize youth, women, and national development in his continued leadership.
The declaration ends months of speculation and follows his recent initiation of the electoral process. Biya has ruled Cameroon for 42 years, making him one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders.
His decision reignites debates on governance, succession, and political freedom in the Central African nation.
