According to him, his victory is “a clear sanction” of Mr Biya’s administration and marks “the beginning of a new era” for the country.

Opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary declares victory in Cameroon’s 2025 presidential election, challenging President Paul Biya’s decades-long rule.

Voters in Cameroon went to the polls on Sunday in a presidential election that is widely expected to see 92-year-old Paul Biya, Africa’s longest-serving leader, extend his 42-year rule for another seven years.