Cameroonian President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest serving head of state at 92, has executed a sweeping military reshuffle seen as a strategic move to cement loyalty as he eyes an eighth term in office.

Cameroon's President Paul Biya, the world's oldest serving head of state at 92, will run for re-election in this year's presidential vote on October 12, a post on the president's X account said on Sunday.

Cameroon’s president, Paul Biya, who is 92 years old, has announced plans to run for an eighth term in this year’s presidential election on October 12. Biya, who is the world’s oldest serving head of state, made the announcement in posts on X on Sunday in both French and English.