Cameroon's President Paul Biya, the world's oldest head of state, says he will again run for re-election in the country's October election as he seeks to extend a 43-year grip on power.

Cameroonian President Paul Biya says he would be seeking an eighth term in office in October’s presidential election. Biya is 92 years old and is the world’s oldest serving president. He announced his intent on Sunday via his official X and Facebook accounts in French and English.

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.