When was Paul Biya born?

Paul Biya was born on 13 February 1933 in Mvomeka’a.

What positions has Paul Biya held?

Positions held by Paul Biya include: chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (1996–1997); President of Cameroon (since 6 November 1982); Prime Minister of Cameroon (1975–1982).

Where did Paul Biya study?

Paul Biya was educated at École nationale d'administration, Paris Institute of Political Studies, University of Paris.

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Paul Biya

Cameroonian politician

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Paul Barthélemy Biya is a Cameroonian politician who has been serving as the second president of Cameroon since 1982. He was previously the fifth prime minister under President Ahmadou Ahidjo from 1975 to 1982. Widely considered to be a dictator, Biya is the second-longest-ruling president in Africa and the longest consecutively serving current non-royal national leader in the world; at the age of 93, he is also the oldest current head of state in the world.

Quick facts

Born: 13 February 1933 wd
Place of birth: Mvomeka’a wd
Citizenship: Cameroon wd
Occupation: politician, minister wd
Political party: Cameroon People's Democratic Movement wd
Education: École nationale d'administration, Paris Institute of Political Studies, University of Paris wd
Spouse: Chantal Biya, Jeanne-Irène Biya wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Facebook · Instagram · YouTube wd

Positions held wd

chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (8 July 1996 – 2 June 1997)
President of Cameroon (since 6 November 1982)
Prime Minister of Cameroon (30 June 1975 – 6 November 1982)

Awards wd

Order of Valour
Order of Merit
Collar of the Order of Pope Pius IX
Order of Merit of Senegal
Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (2016)
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
Order of the Federal Republic
Order of the Republic of Serbia
Order of the Republic
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Order of Pius IX
Order of Ouissam Alaouite
Order of Saint Michael and Saint George

Questions

When was Paul Biya born?: Paul Biya was born on 13 February 1933 in Mvomeka’a.
What positions has Paul Biya held?: Positions held by Paul Biya include: chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (1996–1997); President of Cameroon (since 6 November 1982); Prime Minister of Cameroon (1975–1982).
Where did Paul Biya study?: Paul Biya was educated at École nationale d'administration, Paris Institute of Political Studies, University of Paris.

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