Cameroon’s ruling party called a rare meeting of senior leaders as criticism mounted over the continued absence of President Paul Biya, 93, who has spent the last 45 days abroad.
Biya, the world’s oldest head of state, left Cameroon on June 7 for what the civil cabinet described as “a brief private stay in Europe” and has since not returned. The government has provided no information as to when he might be back.
Government Response
A government spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment. The government has previously dismissed reports that Biya is receiving medical treatment and said he can effectively run the cocoa- and oil-producing country from overseas.
Lawmakers in April approved the re-introduction of the role of vice president, who would be first in line to succeed Biya, but the role has not been filled. Biya has also not appointed a new government despite having won re-election last October.
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