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Also Known As Paul BarthĂ©lemy Biya’a bi Mvondo
Born February 13, 1933 (age 93)
Title / Office president (1982-), Cameroon ‱ prime minister (1975-1982), Cameroon
Political Affiliation Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement

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