Cameroon opposition leader banned from challenging world's oldest president

The article discusses the recent decision by Cameroon's constitutional council to bar opposition leader Maurice Kamto from challenging the incumbent president, Paul Biya, in the upcoming elections. Biya, who is 92 years old, is the world's oldest serving president. Kamto, the leader of the opposition Movement for the Rebirth of Cameroon (MRC) party, came in second in the previous election, which was marred by allegations of fraud. The constitutional council's decision effectively prevents Kamto from running against Biya, who has been in power since 1982. The article highlights the political tensions in Cameroon, where the long-serving president is facing growing opposition and criticism over his handling of the country's economic and security challenges. The decision to exclude Kamto from the race has been seen by some as an attempt to consolidate Biya's grip on power and limit the opportunities for political change.