🔥 Trending Who is the President of Cameroon? Exploring the Role and Current Situation

The current president of Cameroon is Paul Biya ¹. He has held this position since 1982, making him one of the world's longest-serving heads of state (excluding monarchs) ³.

Paul Biya: A Brief Overview

• Full Name: Paul Barthélemy Biya (born Biya'a bi Mvondo) ¹
• Date of Birth: February 13, 1933 ¹
• Early Career: Prior to becoming president, Biya served as the fifth Prime Minister of Cameroon under President Ahmadou Ahidjo from 1975 to 1982 ¹³.
• Presidency: He assumed the presidency in 1982 ¹.
• Role: As President, he is the executive head of state, de facto head of government, and commander-in-chief of the Cameroon Armed Forces ⁴.
• Recent Elections: In 2025, the 92-year-old Biya was declared the winner of Cameroon's October 12 presidential election, securing an eighth successive term ³⁶. He won with 53.7% of the vote ⁷. His re-election has been described as controversial and fiercely disputed by the opposition ⁷⁸.

Current Status and International Perception

Paul Biya continues to actively serve as president. For instance, in recent news, he received the US AFRICOM Deputy Commander at Unity Palace ²⁵. Despite his long tenure, he is widely considered by some to be a dictator ¹. His re-election in 2025, at the age of 92, made him the world's oldest head of state ⁶⁷.