Cameroon revives Vice President role amid Paul Biya succession talk

Politics

World’s oldest president, Paul Biya appoints his son as vice president

Cameroon has been thrust into renewed political debate following the appointement of President Paul Biya’s son, Franck Emmanuel Biya, as vice president while also assigning him…

Ericson Mangoli • Apr 7, 2026 • 4 min

Africa

Cameroon opposition leader Anicet Ekane dies in military detention

Veteran politician Anicet Ekane, 74, died in Yaounde military custody on Monday, 38 days after his arrest in Douala. His family and lawyers accuse authorities…

Brian Wanjala • Dec 2, 2025 • 2 min

Africa

Cameroon opposition leader Issa Tchiroma flees to Gambia for safety

Cameroon’s main opposition candidate has fled to Gambia for safety after rejecting results of last month’s presidential election that handed President Paul Biya another term…

Lydia Ogutu • Nov 24, 2025 • 2 min

Cameroon Politics

World’s oldest president, Paul Biya appoints his son as vice president

Cameroon opposition leader Anicet Ekane dies in military detention

Cameroon opposition leader Issa Tchiroma flees to Gambia for safety

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