A record 81 presidential candidates in Cameroon

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, who is 92 years old, is already the world’s oldest head of state. In less than three months’ time, he will seek re-election for an eighth term, which would see him reach the age of almost 100 at its end. Around 80 percent of the population was born after 1982, when he first became president, and many are calling for change. However, he remains the favourite as there is no united opposition. 81 candidates have now registered, with the full list due to be published on the 13th of August.