Lagos: Former Nigerian president Muhammad Buhari, who served the country both as a military leader in the 1980s and as a democratically elected president starting in 2015, has passed away at the age of 82. Buhari’s tenure was marked by a complex legacy, with notable impacts on the nation’s political landscape.
According to France24.com, Buhari’s leadership was characterized by significant economic and security challenges. His administration faced criticism over its handling of insurgencies and economic policies, yet it also made strides in infrastructure development and anti-corruption efforts. Buhari’s death marks the end of an era in Nigerian politics, leaving behind a nation reflecting on his contributions and controversies.
In a related political development, Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, aged 92, has announced his intention to run for an eighth term in the upcoming October elections. He made this announcement through social media, asserting that the best is yet to come for the nation. Human rights groups have criticized this decision, suggesting that it indicates a stagnation in the political transition that Cameroon needs.