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The world’s oldest president left for a ‘brief stay’ in Europe. He hasn’t returned in two months

The world's oldest president has been abroad for two months, with no return date announced.

By · Published August 17, 2026  06:48 UTC · Updated August 17, 2026  18:53 UTC

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The world's oldest president, Paul Biya of Cameroon, traveled to Europe for what was described as a brief stay, but had not returned after two months. The prolonged absence sparked discussions about the secrecy surrounding leaders' health and raised questions about the leadership in Cameroon.

Epilogue added 47d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Primary Driver: The world's oldest president has been abroad for two months, with no return date announced.
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Two months have passed since Cameroon's President Paul Biya left for a 'brief stay' in Europe. His prolonged absence has sparked questions about the leadership of Cameroon. The Council on Foreign Relations and allAfrica.com have both covered the secrecy surrounding the health of African leaders.

This secrecy fuels public distrust. Biya's extended stay abroad has raised concerns among the public and political observers. TVC News and CNN have covered the uncertainty surrounding his return.

The next steps involve official statements from Cameroon's government regarding Biya's health and return plans.

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How long has Paul Biya been abroad?

Paul Biya left for Europe two months ago.

What is the public reaction to Biya's absence?

The public has expressed concerns and distrust due to the secrecy surrounding Biya's health and prolonged absence.

Which outlets have covered Biya's absence?

CNN, TVC News, allAfrica.com, the Council on Foreign Relations and Межа. Новини України have covered the story.

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Paul Biya Cameroon European politics African leadership Health secrecy Public trust

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