Cameroonian President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest serving head of state at 92, has executed a sweeping military reshuffle seen as a strategic move to cement loyalty as he eyes an eighth term in office.

Cameroon’s 92-year-old president announced Sunday he will seek his eighth term in the October elections. The announcement comes after speculation the aging leader would not run, setting the stage for an electoral showdown.

YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – A Cameroonian priest has blasted President Paul Biya for seeking an eighth consecutive term of office. The Cameroon president, who is now 92 and has been in power for 43 years, announced on X – formerly known as Twitter – that he will be seeking re-election when Cameroonians go to the polls on October 12.