Biya Sworn In, Amidst Protests and Casualties

On November sixth, Paul Biya, the worlds oldest ruler, was sworn in for his eighth term as president of Cameroon following a disputed election. Despite acknowledging the countrys challenges, Biya blamed irresponsible politicians for unrest, as security forces killed forty-eight civilians during protests. Biya won with fifty-three point six-six percent of the vote, potentially keeping him in power until hes nearly one hundred years old. Meanwhile, opposition leader Tchiroma declared himself the winner and claimed soldiers loyal to him had escorted him to a secure location. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.