Cameroon’s prolonged absence of president paul biya sparks regional concerns

The President of Cameroon, Paul Biya, departed from Yaoundé on June 7, 2026, under the pretext of what was announced as a brief private stay. Yet, this trip has stretched into an extended absence of 66 days—and counting. For over two months, the silence surrounding his whereabouts has deepened uncertainty across the region.

By Anne Nkeng — Société et culture