World's oldest leader to get a deputy for first time in 43-year rule

Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.

Cameroon's parliament has approved a constitutional amendment to reintroduce the vice president position, granting President Paul Biya extensive power over the office. At 93, Biya is the world’s oldest leader and has ruled since 1982.

Cameroon's parliament has approved a constitutional amendment to reintroduce the vice president position, a move the opposition says will strengthen President Paul Biya’s power.

Cameroon's president, Paul Biya, the world’s oldest leader, is set to get a vice president for the first time in his four-decade rule, following controversial constitutional changes backed by the parliament.

Cameroon's parliament on Saturday overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment to reintroduce the position of vice president, a measure the government says will ensure continuity but which the opposition say will consolidate executive power.

Cameroon's parliament on Saturday overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment to reintroduce the position of vice president, a measure the government says will ensure continuity but which the opposition say will consolidate executive power.