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Paul Biya: Cameroon's president defies death rumours:
Cameroon's Paul Biya, 91, has not been seen for about a month, sending the rumour mill into overdrive.
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Cameroon’s Biya Quells Persistent Death RumorsAt 91, Biya has not appeared publicly for about a month, but officials confirm his health and imminent return from Geneva.
- Paul Biya, Africa’s oldest sitting president, has been absent from public view for nearly a month, sparking widespread speculation.
- Government sources stated he is resting under medical care in Geneva and will return home soon.
- He governs Cameroon with a low-profile style, delegating daily administrative duties to successive prime ministers.
- As the 2025 election nears, voices call for leadership renewal by a younger generation to address national challenges.
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Paul Biya: Cameroon's president defies death rumours: Cameroon's Paul Biya, 91, has not been seen for about a month, sending the rumour mill into overdrive.
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