World · 18 d ago
Cameroonians still wait for a new government after President Biya's return
Weeks the president spent abroad
10 weeks
Paul Biya, 93, returned to Cameroon on Aug 20 after about 10 weeks abroad, an absence that fuelled speculation about his health. His return raised hopes of a reshuffle that has not come.
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In his New Year's address, Biya promised a new government within days. More than nine months later, none had been named.
What we know
- The vice presidency was restored on Apr 14
- A vice president would act as interim president
- A disputed decree naming one reached state TV
Not yet
- Who Biya will appoint
- When a new government will be named
A constitutional amendment restored the vice presidency in April, with the vice president to take over if the office becomes vacant. The post is still empty, and the law sets no deadline to fill it.
"It is surely quite normal for him to take his time when entrusting such a high office to one of his fellow citizens."
— Rene Emmanuel Sadi, government spokesperson
