Cameroon’s President Paul Biya celebrates his 37th birthday in power! He is one of the most powerful heads of state in power. “Lasts in power, he that can” he had said in 2015 during a visit of Francois Hollande in his country.
Paul Biya VS America:
The Cameroonian has seen six American presidents from 1982 to 2019
Paul Biya VS Senegal:
Paul Biya came to power three years after Senghor’s departure. Two alternations occurred in Senegal and three presidents followed one another: Diouf, Wade and Macky Sall.
Paul Biya VS France:
The Cameroonian head of state was received at the Elysee Palace by five French presidents. Emmanuel Macron, the current French president, is 43 years younger.
Paul Biya VS Nigeria:
In Nigeria, 11 heads of state followed one another from 1982 to 2019. Obasanjo and Buhari were twice presidents. Meanwhile, in Cameroon, Paul Biya is still in office.
Paul Biya VS Ghana:
In Ghana, five heads of state witnessed during the 37 years of Paul Biya’s reign
Paul Biya VS Guinea:
Paul Biya was the counterpart of six Guinean presidents: Sékou Touré, Paul Béavogui, Lansana Conte, Moussa Dadis Camara, Sékouba Konaté and Alpha Condé.
Source: BBC