00:00He's ruled Cameroon for over four decades. Now 92-year-old President Paul Bia says he's running again.
00:07The long-serving leader ended months of speculation with a social media announcement declaring his intent to seek another term and promising the best is yet to come.
00:17But critics aren't buying it. One human rights advocate called Bia's move a sign of Cameroon's stored political transition.
00:23Bia last won re-election in 2018 with over 70% of the vote, in a contest marred by low turnout, fueled by separatist and jihadi violence, and widespread irregularities.
00:37His decades in power have been marked by corruption allegations, crackdowns on dissent, and a violent secession crisis in the English-speaking regions that shattered schools and sparked deadly clashes.
00:48He's also battled health issues, often seeking treatment abroad, raising questions about his ability to lead.
00:55Paul Bia is Africa's second-longest-serving president, and it appears he may not be done yet.
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