July 31, 2026

Ouaga Press

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Cameroon’s president paul biya: extended stay in switzerland and the question of his return

Paul Biya, à Yaoundé, le 6 novembre 2025. © CHINE NOUVELLE/SIPA

President Paul Biya of Cameroon remains in Switzerland, a situation that has garnered considerable attention and prompted discussions among the public and political observers alike. The Cameroonian head of state’s extended stay abroad has led to ongoing speculation concerning the precise timeline of his return to Yaoundé.

As days turn into weeks, the question of when President Biya will conclude his current visit to Switzerland and resume his duties on home soil continues to be a prominent topic. Citizens across Cameroon are keenly awaiting an update regarding his anticipated arrival back in the nation’s capital. The presence of Franck Biya, often seen alongside his father, sometimes accompanies these extended foreign trips.

The prolonged absence of Paul Biya from Cameroon naturally sparks interest regarding the nation’s leadership and the daily management of state affairs. While the president’s itinerary abroad is a private matter, the public discourse in Cameroon frequently revolves around the timing of his expected return to lead the country.