Biya returns to Cameroon following 10-week absence in Europe
The president arrived in the capital city of Yaounde on August 20. This arrival concluded a period of intense speculation regarding his health and government stability. His stay in Europe followed a disputed re-election to an eighth term. During the 10-week period, public concern grew over a potential power vacuum. The ruling party convened senior leaders to address mounting criticism during the absence. The government initially described the trip as a brief stay in Europe. Biya's return to the capital aims to restore administrative continuity.
Cameroon president returns home after 10-week absenceThe world's oldest president left for a 'brief stay' in Europe. He hasn't returned in two monthsCameroon's president draws concern and criticism by staying abroad for 2 months
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Cameroon president returns home after 10-week absence
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The world's oldest president left for a 'brief stay' in Europe. He hasn't returned in two months
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Cameroon's president draws concern and criticism by staying abroad for 2 months
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Cameroon's ruling party meets as Biya's long absence draws criticism
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