Cameroon's President Biya Reported in Good Health

Cameroon's government has dismissed rumors regarding the health of President Paul Biya, asserting that he is in good health and will return to the country shortly. Biya, who is 91 years old, has not been seen in public since attending a China-Africa forum in early September and missed a recent summit in France, raising concerns among opposition parties and civil society groups about his whereabouts. Government spokesperson René Sadi labeled the circulating reports of Biya's ill health as 'pure fantasy' and emphasized the president's continued duties while in Europe. Analysts warn that Biya's death could lead to significant political instability in a country already grappling with a secessionist conflict and a history of military upheaval. With no clear succession plan in place, there are fears about the potential aftermath of Biya's departure from power. The ongoing situation highlights the precarious political landscape in Cameroon, which has only seen two presidents since its independence in the early 1960s.