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As President Paul Biya returns to Cameroon, can he still rule?
As President Paul Biya returns to Cameroon, can he still rule?
Context
What happened: Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 93, returned home on August 20 after 74 days abroad, one of his longest absences. He has not announced a new cabinet or vice president since his re-election.
Key numbers: 74 days away in 2025; 42 days absent in 2024;
Why it matters: Experts warned that prolonged political stagnation is affecting investor confidence, and Biya has never named a successor, intensifying a power struggle within the ruling party.
Note: The supplied content is a news feature on Cameroonian politics, not financial news, and contains no market or company data.
What changed
Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 93, returned home on August 20 after 74 days abroad, one of his longest absences. He has not announced a new cabinet or vice president since his re-election.
Why it matters
Experts warned that prolonged political stagnation is affecting investor confidence, and Biya has never named a successor, intensifying a power struggle within the ruling party.
Note: The supplied content is a news feature on Cameroonian politics, not financial news, and contains no market or company data.