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Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 92, re-elected for an eighth term

Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 92, re-elected for an eighth term. [Ludovic Marvin, AFP]

Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 92, has been re-elected for an eighth term with 53.7 percent of the vote, according to official results announced by the Constitutional Council Monday.

Rival candidate and former government minister Issa Tchiroma Bakary came second with 35.2 percent, the council said. Chiroma had claimed victory against the incumbent two days after the October 12 election and called for demonstrations.

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