Paul Biya
Paul Biya is the long-serving President of Cameroon, having held office since 1982. He has been a central figure in Cameroon's political landscape, overseeing the country during a time of significant social and economic changes. Recently, he was in the news as he received a report from historian Karine Ramondy regarding France's historical role in Cameroon's decolonization.
Born on Feb 13, 1933 (92 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Cameroon | 8 | 4.88 | 1.35% | +420% | 26,545,863 | 1,859,104 | $39,000 | 2,731$ |
| Gabon | 4 | 7.00 | 1.23% | +10% | 2,225,734 | 30,133 | $15,000 | 203$ |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 3.00 | 0.09% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 69,143 | $2,700,000 | 2,750$ |
| South Africa | 2 | 3.00 | 0.88% | +10% | 59,308,690 | 572,277 | $350,000 | 3,377$ |
| Tanzania | 2 | 4.00 | 0.45% | +10% | 59,734,213 | 292,684 | $63,000 | 309$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,712 | $15,000 | 14$ |
| Norway | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 4,836 | $403,000 | 360$ |
| Kenya | 1 | 4.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 46,555 | $106,000 | 92$ |
| Totals | 21 | 277,854,215 | 2,877,444 | $3,691,000 | 9,836$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Kenya:
Paul Biya, 92, president of Cameroon since 1982, recently secured a controversial eighth term in office.
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Cameroon:
Paul Biya is mentioned in the context of ineligibility.
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Gabon:
Paul Biya is one of the presidents involved in the mediation committee for Rwanda's reintegration.
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Tanzania:
Paul Biya is the world's oldest ruler at 92, having led Cameroon since 1982.
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Jamaica:
President Paul Biya has ordered an investigation into the circumstances leading to Ekane’s death.
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United Kingdom:
Paul Biya is the 92-year-old incumbent president of Cameroon, officially declared the winner of the recent presidential election.
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Cameroon:
Paul Biya is the president of Cameroon who came to power in 1982.
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Norway:
Paul Biya is the world's oldest head of state and began his eighth term as president.
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South Africa:
Paul Biya has been the president of Cameroon since 1982.
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Gabon:
Paul Biya is the president of Cameroon who sponsored the annual meetings of the Association of African Central Banks.
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