This Thursday, November 6, 2025, Cameroon’s re-elected President Paul Biya took the oath of office in the presence of high-ranking officials of the Republic, officially marking the opening of his new term at the Supreme Magistracy. The ceremony was presided over by the President of the National Assembly (PAN).
Context and Ceremony Proceedings
- ● The presidential election of October 12, 2025, resulted in Paul Biya’s victory for a new seven-year term.
- ● The ceremony took place at the seat of the Lower House of Parliament in Yaoundé, in the presence of members of Parliament (deputies and senators), the Constitutional Council, and the Supreme Court of Cameroon.
- ● 101 cannon shots were fired to solemnly mark the event.
The Presidential Oath
I pledge to devote all my strength to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and laws of the Republic, to ensure the general welfare of the Nation, and to uphold and defend the unity, integrity and independence of the Cameroonian Homeland.
“This ritual symbolically marks the President’s full assumption of office for his new seven-year term.
Official Inauguration Speech
Following the oath-taking ceremony, President Paul Biya delivered his official inauguration speech, outlining his vision and strategic priorities for the new seven-year term. The speech addressed key national challenges and presented a comprehensive roadmap for Cameroon’s development.
📄 Official Document
Read the complete inauguration speech of H.E. Paul Biya delivered on November 6, 2025
Download Full Speech (PDF)Perspectives and Priorities for the New Term
In his speech, President Paul Biya outlined several strategic priorities for the next seven years:
- Strengthen democratic institutions and consolidate the rule of law
- Accelerate decentralization to bring administration closer to citizens
- Stimulate agriculture, energy and industry as drivers of economic growth
- Improve the living conditions of the population through employment, health and infrastructure development
- Promote youth employment and entrepreneurship to empower the next generation
- Strengthen the economic and social role of women, promoting their participation in development
- Encourage national cohesion and intergenerational solidarity across all communities
This commitment marks the beginning of a new cycle that will need to address the social, economic and political expectations of many Cameroonians.
Conclusion
Paul Biya’s swearing-in ceremony on November 6, 2025, marks a significant moment in Cameroonian political life: on one hand, the continuity of power; on the other, the symbolic weight of a renewed commitment before the Nation. It remains to be seen how this new term will address the challenges—democratic, socio-economic and institutional—facing the country.
