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- Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 92, has begun his eighth term, extending his rule since 1982.
- Political analysts attribute Biya's longevity to strategic centralization of power and a weakened opposition.
- Critics say Biya's stability comes at the cost of democratic freedoms, with opposition voices silenced.
- Former Botswana President Ian Khama criticized Biya's leadership, linking it to a broader governance crisis in Africa.
