What's Behind Biya's Staying Power in Cameroon

To understand the dynamics at play in the country's recent election, one needs to review the historical record and analyze the context in which Paul Biya's leadership emerged, write Jeanne Elone and Olivia Tchamba.

voting in Cameroon (file photo).

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