Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 92, has been re-elected for an eighth term with 53.7 per cent of the votes.

This is according to official results announced by the Constitutional Council on Monday.

Rival candidate and former government minister Issa Tchiroma Bakary came second with 35.2 per cent, the council said.

Chiroma had claimed victory against the incumbent two days after the October 12 election.