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Paul Biya
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Paul Biya is the President of Cameroon, who has been in power since 1982.
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"But his administration continues to draw criticism over its handling of the situation and its restrictions on political freedoms in the country."View Story →
"His government has made significant efforts to resolve the conflict."View Story →
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Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.
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