politics Yaounde, Cameroon
Cameroon awaits government reshuffle after Biya’s return
10weeks
Paul Biya spent about 10 weeks abroad before returning to Cameroon.
President Paul Biya returned to Cameroon on August 20 after about 10 weeks abroad, but no new government had been appointed by October 6. The vice presidency, restored by a constitutional amendment, also remained vacant.
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Paul Biya returned to Cameroon on August 20, 2026.
“Biya, 93, returned to Cameroon on August 20”
- 10weeks
Paul Biya spent about 10 weeks abroad before returning to Cameroon.
“after spending about 10 weeks abroad”
Cameroon had not appointed a new government by October 6, 2026.
“no new government had been appointed by October 6”
Paul Biya promised that a new government would be formed in the coming days.
“Biya promised that a new government would be formed “in the coming days””