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Paul Biya

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Key facts

Full name Paul Barthélemy Biya’a bi Mvondo[1]
Born 13 February 1933, Mvomeka’a, French Cameroon[1]
Office President of Cameroon since 6 November 1982[2]
Previous office Prime Minister of Cameroon, 1975–1982[1]
Position in state Second Head of State of Cameroon[2]

Paul Biya is a Cameroonian politician who has served as president of Cameroon since 1982, after being prime minister from 1975 to 1982.

Context

Paul Biya has led Cameroon since 1982, making him one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders [1]. He first served as prime minister from 1975 to 1982, then took over the presidency after Ahmadou Ahidjo resigned [2]. The presidency of Cameroon officially describes him as the country’s second Head of State [2]. In the October 2025 election, he won another term with more than 53 percent of the vote [1]. Because sources were published in different years, details such as his age and current status can vary depending on when you read them [1].

Documented claims

  • Paul Biya became president after the resignation of President Ahmadou Ahidjo. [2]
  • In the October 2025 presidential election, he was reelected with more than 53 percent of the vote. [1]

Questions and answers

What happened to Paul Biya?

He remains president of Cameroon; he was reelected in October 2025 with more than 53 percent of the vote [1].

What has Paul Biya done?

He served as prime minister from 1975 to 1982, then became president in 1982 after Ahmadou Ahidjo resigned [2].

Is Paul Biya still running for president?

He was already reelected in the October 2025 presidential election [1].

Sources

  1. Paul Biya | Encyclopedia.com — encyclopedia.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Paul Biya (1933- ) — blackpast.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People