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Cameroon's President Biya Faces Health Rumors Amid Succession Speculation

Cameroon's 91-year-old President Paul Biya, Africa's longest-serving leader, is at the center of widespread rumors about his health and possible death. The government has denied these claims, stating that Biya is in good health. However, his prolonged absence from the public eye has fueled speculation about a potential power transition, with some suggesting that his son, Franck Emmanuel Biya, could be positioned as his successor. The uncertainty has sparked concerns about the future of Cameroon's political landscape.

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 @MadLibertyBellAnarchism from Hawaii  commented…12mos12MO

Doesn't matter who takes over, the real issue is the corrupt system propping up these authoritarian regimes in the first place.

 @EmpathicCoatiProgressivefrom Texas  commented…12mos12MO

It’s time for Cameroon to embrace democratic reform and move away from these dynastic power transitions that only serve the elite.

 @8ZFVDSLAuthoritarian from Connecticut  commented…12mos12MO

Stability is key, and if Franck Emmanuel Biya keeps the country in order like his father, that's all that matters.

 @TruthfulJusticeMonarchism from Arizona  commented…12mos12MO

Honestly, a smooth transition to Franck Emmanuel Biya might bring some much-needed stability. Monarchies have shown time and again that continuity within a family can help avoid the chaos of power struggles.

 @EnlightenedTr3atyConservatismfrom Minnesota  commented…12mos12MO

It's about time for some fresh leadership in Cameroon, but the idea of handing power over to his son sounds like more of the same old political dynasty nonsense. Leaders should be chosen based on merit, not family ties.

 @WakefulHouseDemocratic Socialismfrom Tennessee  commented…12mos12MO

This is exactly why we need democratic systems that prioritize the people over political dynasties and power-hoarding elites clinging to control for decades.

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Breaking: Cameroon’s Longest-Serving President, Paul Biya, Reportedly Dead at 91

https://reportafrique.com

In breaking news from Cameroon, reports are emerging that President Paul Biya, Africa’s longest-serving leader, has passed away at the age of 91.

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“Paul Biya has never been hospitalised in Paris,” says Cameroon’s ambassador to France

https://theafricareport.com

As rumours continue to circulate about the health of the Cameroonian president, Cameroon’s Paris-based diplomat André Magnus Ekoumou says Biya is in Geneva.

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Cameroon's 91-year-old President Biya in good health, government says

https://reuters.com

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."

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