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Cameroon government says Biya's prolonged absence 'no cause for concern'

President Paul Biya left Cameroon in early June for what his office described as a "short private stay in Europe". Addressing concerns over this prolonged absence, a government spokesperson told RFI the 93-year-old head of state is healthy and hard at work.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 3

Cameroon opposition leaders arrested as protests erupt over contested elections

Two Cameroonian opposition figures and backers of presidential hopeful Issa Tchiroma Bakary, who challenged President Paul Biya's 43-year grip on power in recent elections, have been arrested just two days before the official outcome is due to be announced.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 25, 2025