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flag Cameroon’s election campaign opened with incumbent Paul Biya, 92, absent amid scrutiny, facing a fragmented opposition.

flag Cameroon’s presidential election campaign began on October 12 with 12 candidates, including 92-year-old incumbent Paul Biya seeking an eighth term. flag Biya, the world’s oldest sitting president, was absent during key campaign events, reportedly on a private trip to Europe, and has not appeared publicly since July 13. flag His absence drew scrutiny, especially after his daughter posted a viral TikTok urging support to abandon him, later deleted. flag Opposition figures like Bello Bouba Maigari and Cabral Libii held rallies, with Maigari forming a coalition with two withdrawn candidates. flag Despite calls for unity, the opposition remains fragmented. flag A 2018 investigation found Biya spent about 4.5 years abroad, primarily in Switzerland, at an estimated $65 million cost. flag He missed the UN General Assembly, represented by his foreign minister. flag Amnesty International called for the release of 36 detained opposition supporters. flag About 8 million voters are registered.

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