How an aging despot's grip on power could unravel Central Africa

How an aging despot's grip on power could unravel Central Africa

A few weeks ago, 92-year-old Cameroonian President Paul Biya announced his intention to run for an eighth term in the country’s forthcoming election. This announcement, shocking, albeit widely anticipated, is already fueling fear that the country’s stability could be at risk, with wider implications for regional security. The aged leader, who has ruled Cameroon with an iron fist since 1982, is easily the oldest president anywhere in the world. I…