Cameroon’s President Biya returns after a long stay abroad raises health concerns
Summary
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya returned to the country after being away in Europe for more than two months. His long absence had caused concerns about his health and the government’s stability.Key Facts
- President Paul Biya is 93 years old and the world’s oldest president.
- He has been leading Cameroon since 1982 and is from the Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement party.
- Biya started his eighth term in November 2023 after winning the October election, which many people questioned.
- He left Cameroon on June 7, 2023, for what was called a short private trip to Europe.
- His stay abroad lasted over 10 weeks, the longest time he has ever been away during his presidency.
- Biya returned to Yaoundé, Cameroon’s capital, on a flight from Geneva, Switzerland.
- The long absence raised worries about his health and the possibility of a power gap in the country.
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