Not everyone celebrates as world’s oldest leader turns 90
By Reuters
15 February 2023 |
5:02 am
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Cameroon's President Paul Biya celebrated his 90th birthday on Monday, but critics say the world's oldest leader is presiding over violence, corruption and the silencing of dissenting voices.
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