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Aug 4, 2026

Cameroon's 93-year-old President Paul Biya reshuffles military leadership after 58-day absence from public view

President Paul Biya, the world's oldest head of state, has ordered a major military reshuffle through presidential decrees, replacing commanders in four of Cameroon's five joint military regions and promoting the Presidential Guard chief to brigadier general. The moves come as Biya has not been seen publicly for nearly two months, reportedly staying in Switzerland, sparking growing unease about his prolonged absence.

Aug 4, 2026·9 sources
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  • ▪Neighboring countries in the Central African Economic and Monetary Community rely on Cameroon's Douala port, as well as Cameroonian fuel and food supplies.
  • ▪Mamadou Mota, vice-president of the opposition CRM party, criticized President Paul Biya's absence, stating it has created a glaring institutional vacuum in Cameroon.
  • ▪Cameroon's ruling party, the Cameroon People's Democratic Movement, convened a rare meeting of senior officials in July 2026 amid mounting criticism over President Paul Biya's prolonged absence.

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