Cameroon president’s prolonged absence sparks uncertainty in cemac region

Paul Biya, the long-standing leader of Cameroon, departed from Yaoundé on June 7, 2026, under the guise of a brief private trip. However, what was intended as a short absence has stretched into an unprecedented 66-day period of silence and uncertainty. To this day, the nation and regional stakeholders remain in the dark about the president’s whereabouts and condition, fueling speculation and concerns across the Central African economic landscape.