T he first leaders of independent African countries were often known as fathers of their nations. Today Paul Biya, Cameroon’s president, is old enough to be the great-great-grandfather of some voters ...

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — After a newspaper reported in 1897 that the great American writer Mark Twain had died, a bemused -- but very much alive -- Twain famously quipped: "the report of my death ...

The world's oldest president, Cameroon 's 92-year-old Paul Biya, has won election again, the country's top court said Monday, ...

Cameroon voted in an election Sunday that could see Africa’s oldest leader – the world’s oldest president – extend his rule by another seven years. Analysts have predicted a victory for President Paul ...

At 92, Cameroon's President aul Biya is running for an eighth term on Sunday — a reminder of how Africa's aging leaders ...

At 92, Cameroon's President aul Biya is running for an eighth term on Sunday — a reminder of how Africa's aging leaders continue to cling to... JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — After a newspaper reported ...