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YAOUNDE, CAMEROON - Supporters of Africa's second-longest serving leader, Cameroon’s 88-year-old President Paul Biya, are celebrating his 39 ye
YAOUNDE, CAMEROON - Supporters of Africa's second-longest serving leader, Cameroon’s 88-year-old President Paul Biya, are celebrating his 39 ye
Africa s longest president, Paul Biya celebrates 88th birthday
February 15, 2021 Paul Biya joined by government officials on his birthday party
Africa s oldest and second longest serving leader, Cameroonian President Paul Biya, celebrated his 88th birthday on February 13.
Ceremonies were organized in Cameroon’s major towns, with loyal government ministers and young people pledging their support, while those opposed to his 50-year rule demanded the octogenarian hand over power. Biya is blamed by some for the several crises his country is facing but his supporters maintain that he is a godsent leader.
Thousands of youths at the Yaoundé Multipurpose Sports Complex sung an anniversary song wishing the 88-year-old long life and good health. The young people said they were invited for the anniversary celebration by Cameroon’s government.