Goa, July 15 -- At 92, Cameroon's President Paul Biya - the world's oldest head of state - has announced he will seek re-election this October, aiming to extend his 43-year rule.

"Rest assured that my determination to serve you matches the urgency of the challenges we face," Biya posted on X, saying his decision followed "numerous and insistent" calls from across Cameroon and the diaspora.

Biya has ruled since 1982 and has never lost an election. If re-elected for another seven-year term, he could remain president until nearly 100. His long rule has faced growing criticism, including allegations of corruption and poor governance. Questions about his health intensified after he vanished from public view for over six weeks last year, spar...