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Cameroon: President Paul Biya’s prolonged absence raises questions

Described as one of the longest-serving presidents in Africa, Cameroonian President Paul Biya's absence from the country continues to draw criticism.

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00:01Described as one of the longest-serving presidents in Africa,
00:05Cameroonian President Paul Beer's absence from the country continuously draw criticism.
00:0944 days after Beer left Cameroon on June 7 for what was described as a short private stay in Europe,
00:16the 93-year-old head of state has still not returned, and speculation is growing.
00:21Rumors about his health have intensified public debate,
00:24while an opposition lawmaker has asked the Constitutional Council to declare the presidency vacant,
00:30the ruling RDPC is pushing back, insisting the state remains functional.
00:35Several analysts say the Constitutional Council shall act after 45 days,
00:39though no law sets a clear limit on how long the president may remain outside the country.

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