Voting commenced on Sunday in Cameroon's presidential election, with 92-year-old Paul Biya , the world's oldest serving head of state, widely expected to extend his 43-year rule.
Biya faces 11 opponents, including former employment minister Issa Tchiroma Bakary, 79, who has drawn unexpected enthusiasm, particularly among a population where half are under 20. Polling stations opened at 08:00 and will close at 18:00 local time 07:00-17:00 GMT.
Most of the eight million eligible voters have only ever known Biya as president. Since taking office in 1982, Biya has historically won elections with over 70 percent of the vote.