The Constitutional Council announced on Monday, October 27, 2025, that Biya secured 53.66% of the vote, defeating opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma, who garnered 35.19%. The election was held on October 12, with results delayed for two weeks amid logistical and procedural reviews.
Biya, Africa’s second-longest-serving leader, will now govern for another seven years. Critics cite concerns over electoral transparency and the president’s advanced age, while supporters praise his "stability" in a region plagued by political upheaval.