Cameroon's Biya Sworn In, Challenger Arrested - Report

President Paul Biya has been sworn into serve his seventh consecutive term as the head of state. Reports say his closest rival Professor Maurice Kamto has been detained by security forces.

Paul Biya (top left) Maurice Kamto (top right).

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