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.

President Paul Biya has announced his candidacy for the presidential election. The announcement, made on social media, came as concern grows about his age and health. Biya, who has ruled since 1982 after Ahmadou Ahidjo's resignation,

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 Sunday in both French and English.