Cameroon, a Central African nation, has held a pivotal presidential election that could potentially extend the 43-year reign of 92-year-old Paul Biya, the world’s oldest serving head of state. The single-round election, conducted on October 12, 2025, is widely anticipated to grant Biya another seven-year term, despite facing 11 challengers. Among them is 79-year-old Issa Tchiroma Bakary, a former government spokesman who resigned in June to join the opposition. Bakary has garnered significant attention for his calls to end Biya’s prolonged rule. Political analysts attribute Biya’s likely re-election to his firm grip on state institutions and a fragmented opposition. Francois Conradie of Oxford Economics highlighted Biya’s ‘formidable electoral machine’ as a key factor in his expected victory. However, voters have expressed growing discontent over pressing issues such as unemployment, poverty, and the escalating cost of living. The Constitutional Council is set to announce the final results by October 26, 2025.