President Paul Biya, 93, returned to Cameroon after 10 weeks abroad, raising expectations of a government reshuffle and appointment of a vice president, but no changes have been made. The delay fuels public uncertainty and speculation about the country's political succession.
01Summary
- 01President Paul Biya returned to Cameroon on August 20 after about 10 weeks abroad.
- 02No new government had been appointed by October 6, and the vice presidency remains vacant.
- 03In December 2025, Biya promised a new government would be formed ‘in the coming days’, but it has not materialised.
- 04A constitutional amendment in April 2026 restored the vice presidency, which was abolished in 1972.
- 05A disputed presidential decree purporting to appoint a vice president emerged in June, but the government said it was not official and the individual was detained.
02Why it matters
Political uncertainty may slow government decision-making and deter long-term investment, affecting Cameroonians' daily lives and the country's stability amid separatist and jihadist conflicts.
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