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Cameroon's 93-year-old President Paul Biya returns after 2-month absence

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Paul Biya, the 93-year-old president of Cameroon, has returned to the country after an extended absence of over two months. His extended stay in Geneva, Switzerland, for what was officially termed a "private stay," had sparked considerable debate and speculation regarding his capacity to govern the nation he has led since 1982. Biya was greeted by supporters upon his arrival in Yaoundé, accompanied by his wife, Chantal Biya, amidst ongoing discussions about his health and leadership. AI

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Cameroon's 93-year-old President Paul Biya returns after 2-month absence

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Paul Biya, Cameroon’s undefeated ruler for 44 years, returns after long absence

    Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has returned to the country after a more than two-month absence that has fuelled fierce debate about his ability to rule after 44 years in power. Biya, who at the age of 93 is the world’s oldest serving head of state, landed in Yaounde in the late a…

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