Books The Untold Biography Of PAUL BIYA BY BEST SELLING AUTHOR Peter Clarke

The untold biography of Paul Biya by bestselling author Peter Clarke provide a comprehensive and nuanced portrait of one of Africa’s longest-serving and most enigmatic leaders. Born Paul Barthélemy Biya’a bi Mvondo on February 13, 1933, in the village of Mvomeka'a, Cameroon, Biya’s story would trace his early life, education in France at prestigious institutions including the Sorbonne and the Institut d'études politiques de Paris, and his rapid rise through the political ranks under President Ahmadou Ahidjo.

The book explore his tenure as Cameroon’s Prime Minister from 1975 to 1982, leading to his unexpected succession as President upon Ahidjo’s resignation. It delve into the consolidation of his power amid the 1983-1984 attempted coup, his introduction of political reforms amid a one-party regime, and later acceptance of multi-party politics in the 1990s.

Peter Clarke detail Biya’s decades-long rule marked by contested elections, allegations of electoral fraud, and his ability to maintain control amid internal dissent and international criticism. The biography also explore his leadership style, his relationship with both domestic and global actors, and his enduring influence on Cameroon’s political landscape.