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Backlash mounts against Cameroon’s President Biya over prolonged Geneva trip

Andrew Mbeki July 27, 2026

Cameroon Afrik24 — Cameroon’s president Paul Biya has been in Switzerland for several weeks now. According to an official statement, he left on 7th June for a ‘short, private stay’ with his wife. He’s made a series of trips to Geneva over the years. At the age of 93, Biya is the

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Cameroonians wants new president as election gets under way

Eric Jabulani October 10, 2025

Cameroon Thousands gathered in the northern Cameroonian city of Maroua to show support for opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary, just days before the country’s presidential election. Despite 92-year-old President Paul Biya seeking to extend his 43-year rule with an eighth term, Bakary says he’s confident he can pull off an upset. “We already have a […]

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Cameroon reshuffles top military ranks

Kingsley Chukwuka July 17, 2025

Cameroon Cameroon’s president Paul Biya had just announced that he would once again be a candidate at th enext presidential election – and now, he has overhauled his military. Top ranks in Cameroon’s armed forces were reshuffled on Wednesday following a decree published on Tuesday. Analysts say that the promotions and changes at the heads […]

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Cameroon’s President announces bid for another term at 92

Andrew Mbeki July 14, 2025

Cameroon Cameroon’s longtime leader, President Paul Biya, has officially announced he will run for another term in office, ending months of speculation over his political future. The 92-year-old made the announcement on social media, stating his continued determination to serve and promising that “the best is yet to come.” Biya has been at the helm […]

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Cameroon wants electorates to sanction President Biya in next elections

Kingsley Chukwuka June 20, 2025

Cameroon Ahead of the October 2025 presidential election, prominent Cameroonian figures are calling on citizens to use the ballot box to reject long-time President Paul Biya. A coalition of university lecturers, civil society members, and traditional leaders issued a public appeal urging Biya, in power since 1982, not to stand again — or to be voted […]