Paul biya’s extended absence unsettles CEMAC stability

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya departed Yaoundé on June 7, 2026, under the guise of a brief private retreat. Yet, what began as a fleeting absence has stretched into an unprecedented 66-day hiatus with no clear resolution in sight. The prolonged silence surrounding his whereabouts has ignited widespread speculation across the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC).

By Rose Njoya — Political News Reporter