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Will Paul Biya be reelected President of Cameroon in 2025?

97%chance
97%chance
ResolvedYes
ResolvedYes
The community gave this a 97% chance, and it resolved Yes.
Top Key Factors
Biya controls electoral and judicial bodies
Impact
Increases Likelihood
Strength
9 votes
Opposition disqualification and fragmentation
Impact
Increases Likelihood
Strength
8 votes
Powerful incumbency guarantees Biya's election win
Impact
Increases Likelihood
Strength
8 votes
Health risk due to advanced age
Impact
Decreases Likelihood
Strength
9 votes
Authors:
darkives
Opened:Sep 1, 2025
Closes:Oct 12, 2025
Resolved:Oct 27, 2025
Spot Scoring Time:Sep 6, 2025
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