Who is Paul Biya?
Q: Who is Paul Biya?
A: Paul Biya is a Cameroonian politician and the President of Cameroon. He has been the country's president since 6 November 1982.
Q: Where was Paul Biya born?
A: Paul Biya was born in the village of Mvomeka'a in Cameroon when it was called French Cameroon.
Q: What did Paul Biya study in France?
A: In France, Paul Biya studied at the Sorbonne and Institut d'études politiques de Paris, graduating in 1961 with a bachelor's degree in public law and a diploma in international relations.
Q: How did he become President of Cameroon?
A: In 1975, President Ahmadou Ahidjo gave the job of Prime Minister to Biya. When President Ahidjo resigned on November 6, 1982, Biya became president of the country shortly afterwards.
Q: Has there been any criticism about his government?
A: Yes, many international organizations have criticized Biya's government for restricting freedom of speech and violating human rights such as controlling media outlets like newspapers and radio/television stations.
Q: What are some positive aspects that supporters point to regarding his rule?
A: Supporters point to the country's stability and high literacy rate under his rule as positives.
Q: How long has he been ruling non-royally as leader?
A:Paul Biya is currently the longest-ruling non-royal leader in the world after Robert Mugabe stepped down during 2017 Zimbabwean coup d'état.
