Cameroon’s prolonged paul biya absence sparks uncertainty in cemac

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya departed Yaoundé on June 7, 2026, under the guise of a brief private trip. Yet, this so-called short stay has stretched into an unprecedented absence of 66 days—and counting. For over two months, the void in leadership has left the nation—and the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC)—in a state of suspense.

By Ramatou Soumana — Reporter