Biya Turns 92: A Lifelong Rule That Defies Generational Change

President Paul Biya of Cameroon turns 92, celebrating a 43-year rule marked by controversies, including elections tarnished by fraud and a legacy of economic struggles. His leadership has resulted in stagnation, corruption, and a separatist crisis, reinforcing his status as a symbol of gerontocracy in Africa.

As President Paul Biya of Cameroon marks his 92nd birthday on February 13, 2025, he remains a focal point of astonishment and criticism globally due to his nearly 43-year presidency. Born in 1933, Biya is recognized as Africa’s oldest elected leader and is among the longest-serving political figures worldwide, surpassed only by Equatorial Guinea’s Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo.

Biya’s prolonged rule highlights significant political stagnation, increasing corruption, economic challenges, and an ongoing separatist crisis in Cameroon. The juxtaposition of young leadership celebrated elsewhere in Africa against Biya’s reign emphasizes issues of governance and accountability. Observers question the prospect of change in Cameroon as Biya continues to dominate its political landscape.

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