World’s oldest serving head of state declared winner in Cameroon election

Paul Biya, 92, said to have won 53.66% of vote after volatile two weeks since election when opponent claimed victory

Paul Biya, the world's oldest serving head of state, has been declared the winner of Cameroon's election, granting him an eighth term that could keep him in office until he is nearly 100.

The country's constitutional council said Biya had won 53.66% of the vote, while his former ally turned challenger, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, got 35.19%.