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Africa's oldest leader isn't ready to retire — and he's not the only one defying age

NPR 1 min read 1 day ago

At 92, Cameroon's President aul Biya is running for an eighth term on Sunday — a reminder of how Africa's aging leaders continue to cling to power, even as their nations face unrest, corruption, and calls for change.
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