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Cameroon's Biya, 92, reshuffles military top brass ahead of vote
WKZO - Michigan
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By Amindeh Blaise Atabong YAOUNDE (Reuters) -Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest head of state, has overhauled the military’s top ranks in what analysts say is an effort to ensure the armed forces back his bid for an...
Cameroon’s 92-year-old president seeks eighth term in office
Al Jazeera
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Cameroon’s president, Paul Biya, who is 92 years old, has announced plans to run for an eighth term in this year’s presidential election on October 12. Biya, who is the world’s oldest serving head of state, made the announcement in posts on X on...
Lunch Wrap: ASX slips heavily, Novonix scraps graphite spin-out
Stockhead
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August 1, 2025
The ASX has slipped heavily on Friday. Picture via Getty Images ASX smacked as Trump goes full tariff Banks, tech and health take a dive ResMed surged after smashing earnings The ASX 200 was down by 0.75% at lunch time in the eastern states, with...
Cameroon president seeks to remain in power until almost his 100th birthday
The Chronicle News Online
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July 16, 2025
Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya, who has held an iron grip on the Central African nation for nearly 43 years has launched a reelection bid that could keep him in power until almost his 100th birthday. “Much remains to be done,” said...
Cameroon’s Biya, 92, brushes off health fears in bid for eighth...
NTV Kenya
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In June 2004, on returning from yet another extended stay abroad, Cameroon President Paul Biya came down from his plane and poked fun at rumours he was dead. “People are interested in my funeral,” he told reporters. “I’ll see them in 20 years.”...
Cameroon's President Biya, 92, announces bid for eighth term...
Modern Ghana
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Cameroon's President Paul Biya, the world's oldest serving head of state at 92, has announced he will run in this year's presidential election in October. "I am a candidate in the presidential election. Rest assured that my determination to serve...
Cameroon President Biya says will seek eighth term
Eye Witness News
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YAOUNDÉ - Cameroon's President Paul Biya said Sunday that he would be seeking an eighth term in office in October's elections in a bid to extend his nearly 43 years in power. Biya, 92, posted the announcement on X in French and English. "I am a...
ASX slides as Novonix pulls graphite IPO
Townsville Bulletin
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August 1, 2025
ASX smacked as Trump goes full tariff Banks, tech and health take a dive ResMed surged after smashing earnings The ASX 200 was down by 0.75% at lunch time in the eastern states, with investors firmly in risk-off mode. Only miners and utilities put...
Cameroon’s Biya, 92, announces bid for eighth presidential term
SABC News
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July 14, 2025
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest serving head of state at 92, will run for re-election in this year’s presidential vote on October 12, a post on the president’s X account said on Sunday. “I am a candidate in the presidential...
Cameroon LGBTQI groups stage impactful cultural event
Erasing 76 Crimes
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July 15, 2025
Spectacle Culturel featured a diverse and inclusive lineup of Cameroonian artists Dancer at the Spectacle Culturel in Yaounde, Cameroon. (Photo by Elise K) On Thursday, July 3, Kyriakides Park in Yaoundé, Cameroon was transformed into a true...
Cameroon’s 92-year-old president, Paul Biya, the world’s oldest sitting head of state, has announced he will run for an eighth term
Zambian Observer
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July 14, 2025
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest sitting head of state at 92, has announced his candidacy for an eighth term in office, extending his 43-year rule. Biya, who has led the Central African nation since 1982, stated he is responding...
Cameroon's 92-year-old president seeks 8th term amid health rumors and political challenges
Spectrum Bay News 9 - Florida
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July 13, 2025
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Cameroon's 92-year-old president announced Sunday he will seek his eighth term in the upcoming October elections. The announcement comes after months of speculation that the aging leader would not run, setting the stage...
Cameroon’s President Biya seeks eighth term at 92
Semafor
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July 14, 2025
Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya will seek an eighth term in October’s elections. The leader’s long stints outside the country and infrequent public appearances have prompted speculation about his health, but Sunday’s announcement on X...
Cameroon's Economic Update: Harnessing Forests And Natural Wealth For Sustainable Growth
MENAFN
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) YAOUNDE, Cameroon, July 15, 2025/APO Group/ -- The World Bank Group today launched the 2025 Cameroon Economic Update, titled ''Cameroon's Green Gold: Unlocking the Value of Forests and Natural Capital'' . The...
Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya to seek eighth term
Public Radio of Armenia
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July 15, 2025
The world’s oldest head of state, Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 92, has said he will run once more for re-election in October aiming to extend his 43 years in power, the BBC reports. “Rest assured that my determination to serve you matches the...
Cameroon: Shock as 92-year-old president seeks re-election
Africa Feeds
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July 14, 2025
Some Cameroonians have expressed shock and disbelief following President Paul Biya’s announcement that he will run for re-election at the age of 92. The world’s oldest head of state has announced his intention to seek re-election in October,...
Cameroon’s president seeks to remain in power until almost his 100th birthday
CNN
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July 14, 2025
CNN — Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya, who has held an iron grip on the Central African nation for nearly 43 years has launched a reelection bid that could keep him in power until almost his 100th birthday. “Much remains to be done,”...
Cameroon's Paul Biya, 92, brushes off health fears in bid for new term
Times LIVE
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The cocoa- and oil-producing Central African nation faces a host of economic and security challenges, notably a conflict with Anglophone separatists and threats from Nigeria-based Islamist fighters in the north. Meanwhile Biya, 92, remains largely...
Judge blocks Trump’ s plan to end protection to 60,000 people from Central America and Nepal
The Hindu
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August 1, 2025
A federal judge ruled on Thursday (July 31, 2025) against the Donald Trump administration's plans and extended Temporary Protected Status for 60,000 people from Central America and Asia, including people from Nepal, Honduras and Nicaragua. Also...
Man Utd hold talks with Chelsea star’s agent as new signing completes medical
Metro
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July 20, 2025
United want more arrivals at Old Trafford this summer (Picture: Getty Images) Manchester United have held talks with Nicolas Jackson’s agent as they explore a summer move for the Chelsea striker with Bryan Mbeumo completing his medical ahead of...