Paul biya’s extended absence raises questions in Cameroon

Since departing Yaoundé on June 7, 2026, under the guise of a brief private trip to Europe, President Paul Biya has now spent a record 64 days outside Cameroon. This prolonged absence, which continues to this day, has shifted from a mere curiosity to a pressing national concern: what implications does this extended absence hold for the country?

By Yvette Tchuente — State political analyst