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African Leaders Reelected Amid Protests and Allegations

11/4/2025

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Incumbent leaders were reelected amid protests and allegations of unfair practices.
In Cameroon, Paul Biya, Cameroon’s president, aged 92, won an eighth term.
In Ivory Coast, Alassane Ouattara, Ivory Coast’s president aged 83, won a fourth term.
In Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, Tanzania’s president, faced backlash after a disputed election.
Analysts warn these trends could undermine democracy and provoke unrest among Africa’s youth.

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Story summary

Incumbent leaders were reelected amid protests and allegations of unfair practices.
In Cameroon, Paul Biya, Cameroon’s president, aged 92, won an eighth term.
In Ivory Coast, Alassane Ouattara, Ivory Coast’s president aged 83, won a fourth term.
In Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, Tanzania’s president, faced backlash after a disputed election.
Analysts warn these trends could undermine democracy and provoke unrest among Africa’s youth.