LIBREVILLE: Cameroon’s opposition challenger Issa Tchiroma Bakary claimed election victory on Tuesday against incumbent President Paul Biya, who has been in power for 43 years, although official results for the weekend vote are not expected for two weeks. “Our victory is clear. It must be respected,” Tchiroma declared in a post on Facebook. He urged the government to “accept the truth of the ballot box” or “plunge the country into turmoil” and promised to publish detailed results by region. “The people have chosen,” he added.

Biya, who has ruled for 43 years, is seeking an eighth term despite calls for him to step down.

While Cameroon's president, Paul Biya, seeks an eighth term in office at the age of 92, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, a former minister turned opposition leader, has benefited from a…

YAOUNDE: Cameroon voted in an election Sunday that could see Africa’s oldest leader extend his rule by another seven years. Analysts have predicted a victory for President Paul…

Cameroon election could extend President Paul Biya's 43-year rule, facing opposition amid health concerns and security crises.

Paul Biya, who at 92 is the world's oldest head of state, is being challenged by nine candidates.

Opposition candidate unilaterally declares himself victor, and calls on incumbent 92-year-old Paul Biya to concede.

LIBREVILLE: Cameroon’s opposition challenger Issa Tchiroma Bakary claimed election victory on Tuesday against incumbent President Paul Biya, who has been in power for 43 years,…

While the official results are still pending, Issa Tchiroma Bakary promised to publish detailed reports by region to support his claim of victory.

Issa Tchiroma Bakary calls on 92-year-old president to accept end of reign, although results have yet to be released