India, Oct. 28 -- Cameroon's top court on Monday declared incumbent Paul Biya, the world's oldest president, the winner of the latest election. Clashes with security forces in Cameroon left at least four protesters dead ahead of the announcement as opposition supporters rallied to demand credible results. Biya has led the central African nation since 1982. The Constitutional Council said he received 53.66 per cent of the votes while former ally-turned challenger Issa got 35.19 per cent. The four protesters were shot dead in Douala, the economic capital, on Sunday, while more than 100 were arrested as hundreds of people stormed the streets in several cities. Tchiroma had claimed victory days before the election, citing results he said were c...
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