Biya, world's oldest president, sworn in for 8th term

92-year-old is Africa's second-longest serving leader

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Paul Biya addresses a campaign rally in Maroua, Cameroon, in October this year as his wife, Chantal Biya, looks on.

(AFP)

Cameroon’s longtime leader Paul Biya was sworn in yesterday for a new seven-year term, following his victory in last month’s presidential election, which his opposition rival has described as “a constitutional coup.”

Speaking to Parliament, the world’s oldest president promised to stay faithful to the confidence of the Cameroonian people and vowed to work for a “united, stable and prosperous” country.