Cameroon awaits presidential election result

Cameroon is awaiting the results of its presidential election, which took place on October 7th, 2022. The incumbent president, 92-year-old Paul Biya, who is the world's oldest head of state, is being challenged by nine other candidates. The election was held against a backdrop of security concerns, with ongoing conflicts in the country's Anglophone regions and the threat of Boko Haram in the north. Voter turnout was relatively low, with some opposition candidates calling for a boycott of the election. While the official results are yet to be announced, Paul Biya is widely expected to win his seventh term in office, having ruled the country since 1982. However, the election has been criticized by international observers as lacking in fairness and transparency. The outcome of the election will have significant implications for Cameroon's future, as the country continues to grapple with economic, political, and security challenges.