CPDM Barons Meet in Yaoundé as President Biya’s 45-Day Absence Triggers Public Alarm

Cameroon’s ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) convened a rare emergency meeting of senior party officials in Yaoundé on Wednesday, as criticism intensifies over President Paul Biya’s prolonged absence. Biya, 93, the world’s oldest head of state, has been out of the country for 45 days since June 7, with the civil cabinet offering only a vague explanation of a ‘brief private stay.’ The meeting comes amid growing public concern and political tension, with analysts speculating on the president’s health and the stability of the government. The lack of official updates has spurred calls for transparency from opposition figures and civil society groups.

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