Cameroon president paul biya exceeds 60-day absence abroad

Since departing Yaoundé on June 7, 2026, under the guise of a brief private trip to Europe, President Paul Biya of Cameroon has remained away from the country for an unprecedented 64 days as of August 10. This milestone surpasses mere trivia to raise pressing concerns about the implications of such prolonged absence.

By Marguerite Ndongo — Political and Security Analyst