World's oldest leader seeks eighth term
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Polls have opened in Cameroon in an election that could see the world’s oldest serving head of state extend his rule for another seven years.
Breakdown
- President Paul Biya, aged 92, is running for an eighth term after 43 years in office. 11s
- Nearly three-quarters of Cameroon's population is under 35, making it one of the world's youngest electorates. 5s
- Voting started slowly in the capital and other regions, with low early turnout. 28s
- Logistical issues affected the election, including missing voter registration cards and names not found on registers. 1m 54s
- The voting process involves selecting a ballot for each candidate and discarding the rest before casting the vote. 1m 15s