Paul Biya

2024 - 10 - 8

Is Paul Biya in Hiding or on a Secret Mission?

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The saga continues as rumors swirl around Cameroon’s President Paul Biya—has he disappeared or is he plotting a grand return?

The political atmosphere in Cameroon is currently amplified by the prolonged absence of President Paul Biya, who has been out of public sight for an extended period. At 91 years old, Biya’s health has become a pressing topic of debate among both his supporters and critics. As the nation approaches the 2025 presidential election, several political leaders have been urging him to seek another term. However, persistent health-related rumors make many question whether this is a feasible decision.

The situation has escalated to alarming levels, with rumors of President Biya’s potential death swirling through social media and coffee shops alike. The anxiety permeating Cameroonian society reflects fears over political stability and leadership succession, especially given that Biya has governed with an iron fist for 42 years. Reports of his alleged hospitalization in a military hospital in France led to a cascade of speculation, leaving citizens grappling for clarity around their long-standing leader's fate.

In the midst of this chaos, Cameroon’s Paris-based diplomat attempted to quell the concerns by declaring that Biya is actually in Geneva and is, in fact, in good health. This statement shocked many, prompting a mix of relief and disbelief among the public. The government’s reassurances seemed to fly in the face of an increasingly skeptical populace fueled by social media chatter and unanswered questions about the president's true status.

Despite the health rumors and uncertainty, one fact remains clear: President Paul Biya plays a crucial role in shaping Cameroon’s politics and future. Historically, he is the second longest-serving president in Africa behind Angola's José Eduardo dos Santos, who ruled for 38 years. Additionally, it’s worth noting that Biya ascended to power in 1982, just as countries around the world were beginning to embrace democracy. The events surrounding his health could significantly influence the political landscape of Cameroon as it approaches the 2025 elections, and whether he will choose to drive his political car into another term remains to be seen. Stay tuned, as the drama unfolds, it’s bound to be a ride full of surprises!

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President Paul Biya's continued absence in Cameroon sparks ... (Africanews English)

Meanwhile, several political leaders have called on 91-year-old President Biya to seek another term in the 2025 presidential election, despite persistent rumors ...

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Cameroon's Biya urged to run in 2025 despite health issues (The Africa Report)

Several political leaders have called on the president to seek a new mandate in the 2025 election, despite persistent concerns about his health.

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President Paul Biya's absence fuels death rumours (Pulse Nigeria)

Rumours about Cameroonian President Paul Biyas health are raising questions about the nations political future as public anxiety grows over his extended ...

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Rumors of Cameroon President Paul Biya s death spark political ... (The Express Tribune)

Rumors of the Cameroonian President's death raise concerns over political stability and potential succession plans.

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Cameroon President, Paul Biya Reportedly Dies - OsunDefender (Osun Defender)

Cameroonian President Paul Biya has reportedly died after 42 years of ruling the country. The 91-year-old late president is the second longest serving ...

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Cameroon: President Biya's prolonged absence fuels death rumours (Guardian)

The prolonged absence of President Paul Biya of Cameroon has sparked rumours that he may have died in a military hospital in France.

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“Paul Biya has never been hospitalised in Paris,” says Cameroon's ... (The Africa Report)

As rumours continue to circulate about the health of the Cameroonian president, Cameroon's Paris-based diplomat André Magnus Ekoumou says Biya is in Geneva.

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42-year ruling Cameroon President dead? Confusion over Paul ... (Blueprint newspapers Limited)

There is increasing confusion over the whereabouts of Cameroon President Paul Biya, who has been away from his country for a long time.

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Cameroon's 91-year-old President Biya in good health, government ... (Reuters)

Cameroon's 91-year-old president, Paul Biya, is in good health, the government said on Tuesday in a statement, calling widespread reports saying otherwise ...

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Cameroon President Paul Biya's prolonged absence fuels health ... (Vanguard)

Local reports indicate that Biya left Cameroon in early July on an official diplomatic mission, beginning his travels in France before continuing to China.

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91-Year-Old President Paul Biya's Prolonged Absence Sparks ... (SaharaReporters.com)

President Paul Biya's prolonged absence from public events, both at home and abroad, has sparked widespread curiosity and speculation among Cameroonians ...

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'Malicious people at work' — Cameroon says Paul Biya is not dead (TheCable)

The Cameroonian presidency has debunked reports alleging that Paul Biya, the nation's 91-year-old leader, is dead.

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Where has Cameroon's 91-year-old leader been? In Europe, an ... (The Seattle Times)

Authorities in Cameroon are dismissing widespread speculation about the health of 91-year-old President Paul Biya after a long public absence, ...

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Cameroon citizens want proof their 91-year-old president is alive (Voice of America)

Cameroon government officials said the central African state's 91-year-old president, Paul Biya, is in good health, contrary to information circulating on ...

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Cameroon citizens want proof their 91-year-old president is alive (Voice of America)

Cameroon government officials said the central African state's 91-year-old president, Paul Biya, is in good health, contrary to information circulating on ...

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Paul Biya is Alive (NTA.ng)

Similarly, André Magnus Ekoumou, Cameroun's ambassador to France, also issued a statement saying that President Paul Biya has never been hospitalised in Clamart ...

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Cameroon takes unusual step of insisting its president has not died (Financial Times)

Government insists 91-year-old Paul Biya is alive and well in attempt to quell intense speculation about his whereabouts.

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Paul Biya's health: Cameroon insists president is well despite month ... (BBC News)

Paul Biya, 91, has not been seen in public for weeks, stoking speculation about his health.

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Paul Biya: Authorities respond to questions about where Cameroon ... (BBC News)

Cameroon minister of director of di Civil Cabinet, Samuel Mvondo Ayolo say di president dey in good health condition.

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NTV Kenya: Cameroon's 91-year-old President Biya in good health ... (NTV Kenya)

Cameroon's 91-year-old president, Paul Biya, is in good health, the government said on Tuesday in a.

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Paul Biya's health: Cameroon insists president is well despite month ... (BBC News)

President Paul Biya has not been seen in public since 8 September, when he attended a China-Africa forum in Beijing. He has since missed events he was scheduled ...

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Paul Biya: Absence of Cameroon's president fuels speculation about ... (BBC News)

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 Government Insists President Paul Biya is Alive and ... (Africa.com)

Consequently, he has missed several significant events, including the United Nations General Assembly. Samuel Mvondo Ayolo, head of Cameroon's civil cabinet, ...

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Health of Paul Biya: Why the government (finally) broke its silence (The Africa Report)

After weeks of silence, the Cameroonian presidency and government have finally decided to speak out and deny the rumors of Paul Biya's illness and death.

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