Cameroon’s President Paul Biya declared election winner

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, who has led the country since 1982, has won re-election, according to official results.

The Constitutional Council said on Monday the 92-year-old incumbent had secured more than 53 percent of the vote in the October 12 election.

Clashes with security forces left at least four protesters dead ahead of the announcement as opposition supporters rallied to demand credible results.

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