92-year-old President Paul Biya has been officially declared winner of the 2025 Presidential Election in Cameroon.
According to the results announced by The Constitutional Council, Biya secured 53.66% of the votes against Issa Tchiroma, who obtained 35.19%.
The results were officially declared on Monday, although the election held on October 12.
Biya now extends his decades-long rule and will continue to lead Cameroon for another 7 years.
At 92, Biya remains the world’s oldest serving head of state and is now set to govern until 2032.
Despite strong support for Tchiroma among Cameroonian diaspora communities, Biya’s domestic lead proved decisive.
Voters across Europe gave Tchiroma 62.79% of their ballots, while Biya received just 22.63%.
In the Americas, Tchiroma secured 66.75%, and in Asia and the Middle East, he earned 68.21%. Across Africa, Tchiroma also led with 54.99% of the diaspora vote, although more than half of eligible voters reportedly abstained.
The Constitutional Council emphasised that the winner is determined by the total number of votes cast across the electorate, not regional or diaspora tallies.
Biya’s victory comes amid growing calls for political transition in Cameroon, where critics have long accused the ruling party of stifling opposition and manipulating electoral processes.
However, the government maintains that the elections were free and fair.
With this win, Biya is expected to continue his leadership until the age of 99, barring any constitutional changes or unforeseen developments.
