Recently, the Constitutional Council in Cameroon declared Paul Biya the winner of the October 12 presidential election, securing 53.66% of the total vote.
With this declaration, 92-year-old Paul Biya has become the world's oldest serving president.
Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea holds the title for the longest-serving president in Africa and globally.
Paul Biya has entered the record as the world's oldest serving president.
Author's summary: Africa's longest-serving presidents hold tight grip on power.