Record absence of world’s oldest head of state reignites health speculation
Cameroon's 93-year-old President Paul Biya has been absent for a record 53 days on a 'brief private stay' in Switzerland, sparking intense speculation about his health, despite it being illegal to discuss. Government officials have offered conflicting statements regarding his well-being and activities.
Paul Biya gives a speech in Maroua, Cameroon, last October, with his wife, Chantal, sitting beside him. Paul Biya gives a speech in Maroua, Cameroon, last October, with his wife, Chantal, sitting beside him. Cameroon Record absence of world’s oldest head of state reignites health speculation Cameroon’s president has not made statement or been seen since leaving for ‘brief private stay’ at Swiss hotel on 7 June
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