Cameroon Politics

A devastating fire ripped through the headquarters of Cameroon’s main opposition party on Wednesday, heightening tensions in the country as citizens eagerly await the results of a highly contested presidential election. The blaze, which is believed to have been caused by arson, occurred just hours after several protesters were arrested...

As the world’s oldest serving head of state, Cameroon’s President Paul Biya shows no signs of slowing down. With a remarkable 89 years of life already under his belt, and a potential eighth term on the horizon, Biya seems to be defying the conventions of age and politics. Having ruled...