Paul Biya
Paul Biya is the President of Cameroon, who has been in power since 1982.
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"But his administration continues to draw criticism over its handling of the situation and its restrictions on political freedoms in the country."View Story →
"His government has made significant efforts to resolve the conflict."View Story →
"The world needs the message of peace."View Story →
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Cameroon president returns home after 10-week absence - Reuters
Cameroon president returns home after 10-week absence Reuters
August 20, 2026World's oldest president reshuffles army as his absence stokes unease
Cameroon's president has been absent for two months while his team denies rumours about his health.
August 4, 2026Pope says 'tyrants' speech was not aimed at Trump
The pontiff says his remarks have been misinterpreted after a spat with the US president.
April 18, 2026Pope lashes out at foreigners who exploit Africa
The pontiff has been unusually forthright during his visit to conflict-hit Cameroon.
April 16, 2026Pope Leo, in Cameroon, decries 'handful of tyrants' ravaging the world - Reuters
Pope Leo, in Cameroon, decries 'handful of tyrants' ravaging the world Reuters
April 16, 2026Pope Leo, in Cameroon, decries world ruled by 'tyrants' after Trump attacks - Reuters
Pope Leo, in Cameroon, decries world ruled by 'tyrants' after Trump attacks Reuters
April 16, 2026Pope Leo to begin 10-day Africa tour on mission to spotlight continent's needs - Reuters
Pope Leo to begin 10-day Africa tour on mission to spotlight continent's needs Reuters
April 13, 2026World's oldest leader to get a deputy for first time in 43-year rule
Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.
April 4, 2026Belgium detains three suspected Cameroon separatists in war crimes probe
Money is reportedly being raised by them for the armed struggle, prosecutors say.
March 3, 2026Rare prison sentences handed to Cameroon soldiers after killing of 21 civilians
In a rare occurence, three soldiers were handed jail terms for killings in the troubled Anglophone region.
February 20, 2026