How Cameroon’s Paul Biya, 91, plans to stay in power

President Paul Biya

Cameroon President Paul Biya waves as he leaves the Elysee Palace in Paris. File Photo | AFP

When Cameroon holds its next presidential election, Paul Biya will be 93. But the country's presidency confirmed this week that he will contest on his ruling party's ticket, as he has done in the past.

Both decisions -- to delay the elections by a year and to allow him to contest despite his age -- have infuriated opposition politicians in Cameroon. But even these opponents may not be allowed to contest, leaving Biya free to win again.