Cameroonian president (1982 ) and prime minister (197582), born in Muomeka'a, Cameroon. He completed his studies at Paris University and from 1962 held a number of ministerial posts under President Adhidjo before being appointed prime minister. He was nominated as president-designate and there was a smooth transfer of power in 1982. Despite two attempts to overthrow him, he was re-elected in 1988 with more than 98% of the popular vote. In 1992, he was re-elected again, but by a narrower margin, five years later he won a further term in office.
| Paul Biya | |
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President Paul Biya of Cameroon at the inauguration of the new U.S. Embassy to Cameroon, 16 February 2006 |
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| 2rd President of Cameroon | |
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| Incumbent | |
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In office since 6 November 1982 |
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| Preceded by | Ahmadou Ahidjo |
| 1st Prime Minister of Cameroon | |
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In office 1975 – 1982 |
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| President | Ahmadou Ahidjo |
| Succeeded by | Bello Bouba Maigari |
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13 February 1933 Mvomeka'a, Centre-South Province, French Cameroon |
Paul Biya (born 13 February 1933) has been the President of Cameroon since 1982. Ahidjo resigned on 6 November 1982 and Biya became president, as Ahidjo's hand-picked successor. However, after Ahidjo resignation, Biya repudiated some of Ahidjo's policies, replaced most of Ahidjo's cabinet, and eventually Ahidjo was forced into exile.
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