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Cameroon's 91-year-old president reshuffles military from Geneva amid prolonged absence

Wednesday, 5 August 2026, 06:25 · 1 min read

Paul Biya, the world's oldest sitting president, has issued military reshuffle decrees from Geneva, where he has remained since leaving Cameroon on 7 June — a stay his office described as a brief private visit but which has now stretched beyond 60 days. The move has intensified speculation about Biya's health and drawn sharp criticism from opposition figures, who argue the prolonged absence creates an "institutional vacuum," while the government insists he continues to govern remotely and will return soon. The episode highlights deepening unease in Cameroon, where media are banned from reporting on the president's health, a promised new cabinet has yet to be formed, and a newly created vice-presidential post remains unfilled.

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BBC World — World's oldest president reshuffles army as his absence stokes unease ↗︎
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