Paul Biya's prolonged absence raises questions about Cameroon's governance

Cameroonian President Paul Biya has been absent for nearly two months.

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Officially on a trip to Europe, his absence raises concerns.

At 91, he is the world's oldest head of state.

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Cette absence prolongée risque de paralyser les décisions stratégiques et d'affaiblir la stabilité du pays, déjà fragilisé par des crises internes.

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