Career
- President of Cameroon (1982 to present)
- chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (1996 to 1997)
- Prime Minister of Cameroon (1975 to 1982)
Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.
Predecessor: Ahmadou Ahidjo (from Wikidata)
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Head of state of Cameroon?
Paul Biya is the Head of state of Cameroon, in office since 6 Nov 1982.
Who was the Head of state of Cameroon before Paul Biya?
Ahmadou Ahidjo held the office before Paul Biya.
When was Paul Biya born?
Paul Biya was born in 1933-02-13, in Mvomeka’a, according to Wikidata.
Where did Paul Biya study?
Paul Biya studied at École nationale d'administration, Paris Institute of Political Studies, University of Paris, according to Wikidata.
Which party does Paul Biya belong to?
Paul Biya is listed as a member of Cameroon People's Democratic Movement on Wikidata.
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Sources: Presidency of the Republic of Cameroon (prc.cm) (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).
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PollsAfrica (2026). Head of state, Cameroon. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/cameroon/head-of-state