Cameroon’s 92-year-old president announced Sunday he will seek his eighth term in the October elections. The announcement comes after speculation the aging leader would not run, setting the stage for an electoral showdown.

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.