World’s Oldest President to Seek Eighth Term

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…Biya’s administration has faced criticism over corruption, embezzlement, bad governance and failure to tackle security challenges. There have also been concerns about his health and ability to govern…His candidacy was expected but not formally confirmed until Sunday’s social media post…There have been growing calls from inside and outside Cameroon for him to step aside and give way for fresh leadership in the central African nation. His candidacy follows a recent political divorce from key allies from the northern regions, who had been crucial in helping secure votes in previous elections from that part of the country…Biya abolished term limits in 2008, enabling him to seek the presidency indefinitely. (BBC)