Cameroon’s President Biya returns home after months-long absence
Mr Biya’s prolonged absence during these weeks intensified concerns about the health of the 93-year-old leader. The post Cameroon’s President Biya returns home after months-long absence appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Cameroon's President Paul Biya has returned to the country after a 73-day absence. According to KahawaTungu, he arrived at Yaounde's Nsimalen International Airport from Geneva, Switzerland, on a chartered flight.
The 93-year-old leader, who has been in power for over 40 years and is the world's oldest serving head of state, was accompanied by First Lady Chantal Biya. Upon arrival, he was greeted by supporters of the ruling Cameroon People's Democratic Movement (CPDM) who lined the streets of the capital.
Biya's prolonged absence had sparked concerns about his health and capacity to govern, with opposition politicians criticizing the "institutional vacuum" and accusing the country of being on "autopilot", as reported by France 24 and South China Morning Post.
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