Cameroon’s Paul Biya Launches Re-election Bid, Promises Security and Jobs in Rare Rally Appearance

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya appeared at his first campaign rally for the upcoming election in which the world’s oldest head of state is seeking his 8th term.
Addressing a crowd of supporters at a stadium in the Far North town of Maroua, Biya promised to step up security in the region plagued by extremist attacks, curb youth unemployment, and improve road infrastructure and social amenities if he is reelected in Sunday’s vote.
The outing was Biya’s first in a campaign from which he has been noticeably absent, and he only recently returned from a weeklong stay in Switzerland.

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya appeared at his first campaign rally for the upcoming election in which the world’s oldest head of state is seeking his 8th term.
Addressing a crowd of supporters at a stadium in the Far North town of Maroua, Biya promised to step up security in the region plagued by extremist attacks, curb youth unemployment, and improve road infrastructure and social amenities if he is reelected in Sunday’s vote.
The outing was Biya’s first in a campaign from which he has been noticeably absent, and he only recently returned from a weeklong stay in Switzerland.