World’s oldest president, 92, wins contested Cameroon election after unrest

World’s oldest president, 92, wins contested Cameroon election after unrest
Supporters of opposition presidential candidate Issa Tchiroma protest on the streets of Garoua, Cameroon (Welba Yamo Pascal/AP)

Cameroon’s top court has declared incumbent Paul Biya, the world’s oldest president, the winner of the country’s latest election.

Clashes with security forces in Cameroon left at least four protesters dead ahead of Monday’s announcement as opposition supporters rallied to demand credible results.

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