Cameroon’s 92-year-old president announced Sunday he will seek his eighth term in the October elections. The announcement comes after speculation the aging leader would not run, setting the stage for an electoral showdown.

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has announced his intention to seek an eighth term in office in the elections scheduled for October, aiming to extend his nearly 43 years in power. Biya, aged 92, shared the announcement on X in both French and English.

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.