Will the world's oldest president retain the title and woo a nation of youthful voters?
This world's oldest head of state - nonagenarian Paul Biya - has promised the nation's voters "the future holds promise" as he seeks his 8th straight term in office on Sunday.
The 92-year-old has remained in power since 1982 - another 7-year mandate could extend his reign for half a century reaching almost 100.
Election Issues
He ignored numerous appeals to step down and drew backlash for only showing up for a single campaign event, spending most of the election season on a ten-day personal visit to the European continent.
A backlash over his use of an artificial intelligence created political commercial, as his challengers sought voters in person, saw him rush to the northern region on his return home.
Young Population and Joblessness
This indicates for the great bulk of the population, Biya is the only president they remember - above 60% of Cameroon's thirty million people are below the 25 years old.
Youthful political activist Marie Flore Mboussi strongly desires "new blood" as she believes "longevity in power typically causes a type of complacency".
"After 43 years, the people are tired," she declares.
Youth unemployment remains a notable discussion topic for most of the contenders participating in the political race.
Nearly 40% of youthful citizens aged from 15 and 35 are unemployed, with 23% of college-educated youth facing challenges in obtaining official jobs.
Opposition Candidates
Apart from young people's job issues, the voting procedure has generated controversy, particularly regarding the disqualification of a political rival from the presidential race.
His exclusion, confirmed by the highest court, was generally denounced as a strategy to prevent any strong challenge to President Biya.
Twelve contenders were authorized to vie for the country's top job, comprising a former minister and another former ally - the two ex- Biya colleagues from the north of the nation.
Voting Difficulties
In Cameroon's Anglophone North-West and Southwest territories, where a long-running separatist conflict ongoing, an poll avoidance restriction has been imposed, halting economic functions, travel and schooling.
Rebel groups who have imposed it have promised to attack people who casts a ballot.
Starting four years ago, those seeking to create a breakaway state have been battling state security.
The fighting has so far killed at least 6,000 people and forced almost 500,000 others from their residences.
Vote Outcome
After Sunday's vote, the Constitutional Council has two weeks to reveal the results.
The government official has previously cautioned that no candidate is permitted to announce winning prior to official results.
"Candidates who will try to reveal findings of the leadership vote or any self-proclaimed victory contrary to the rules of the republic would have broken rules and must prepare to encounter retaliatory measures matching their offense."