Politique

YAOUNDE, Cameroon, Oct 8 (Reuters) – Cameroon’s 91-year-old president, Paul Biya, is in good health, the government said on Tuesday in a statement, calling widespread reports saying otherwise “pure fantasy.” Biya has not been seen in public since attending a China-Africa forum in Beijing in early September. His failure to …

The Africa Report | Paul Biya, the president of Cameroon, cancelled his attendance at the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) summit, held in France on 4 and 5 October. The decision has raised concerns regarding his health. Initially, Paul Biya had planned to continue his summer of diplomatic engagements, …

Deutsche Welle | Le président camerounais pourrait de nouveau être hospitalisé à l’étranger. Réactions résignées, au Cameroun, à l’absence prolongée du chef de l’Etat. Au Cameroun, les problèmes de santé du président camerounais, Paul Biya, avec une possible nouvelle hospitalisation à l’étranger, font ressortir les discussions autour de sa succession. Cela …

Human Rights Watch | Earlier this week, Norwegian police confirmed the arrest of a man on suspicion of incitement to commit crimes against humanity in Cameroon. AFP confirmed the man was Lucas Cho Ayaba, a Cameroonian separatist leader. His arrest could be a step toward justice for the victims of …

On September 4, 2024, President Xi Jinping of China met with Cameroonian President Paul Biya during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing. The leaders announced the elevation of China-Cameroon relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, underscoring over five decades of diplomatic relations and cooperation. President Xi praised Biya’s …