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. Cameroonians are in a waiting game. As elections approach this October, all signs point to an 8th term for president PaulBiya, now age 92. Just as President Biya has relied on Israel, Israel has also relied on him personally to maintain the stability of their bilateral relationship. How relations between the two countries will evolve after a change of power inCameroon remains an open question. Cameroonian President PaulBiya is expected to coast to re-election on Oct. But two ongoing conflicts have undermined what he has long pitched as his greatest strength: his ability to maintain peace in an otherwise unstable region. PaulBIYA is Cameroon's second Head of State. He came to power on 6 November 1982 following the resignation of President Ahmadou AHIDJO on 4 November. Editing and additional reporting by Natasha Booty. Cameroonian president PaulBiya and his wife, Chantal Biya, September 2018.For France, the rebel regions’ ongoing struggle is an unforgivable sin against FranceAfrique, still recovering from the locals’ rejection of the CFA Franc. Secession inCamerooncould kill FranceAfrique. PaulBiya has been President of Cameroon for nearly 40 years. He first took power as the second President of Cameroon in 1982 and is the oldest head of state in Africa.