Divisions will hurt Cameroon's opposition

Significance

His nomination occurs while both the MRC and wider opposition are wracked by internal tensions. Meanwhile, 90-year-old President Paul Biya, who has ruled since 1982, may look to run for an eighth term in office.

Impacts

• A Biya win could prolong the Anglophone crisis due to a lack of interest in making major concessions.
• Biya may prefer to die in office rather than hand power to a designated successor.
• Biya’s incapacitation or death could lead to splits within the CPDM, potentially offering a chance for the opposition.