Cameroon’s communication minister addresses president biya’s prolonged absence

The Cameroonian government has officially responded to mounting public concern regarding President Paul Biya’s extended 56-day absence from the country. René Emmanuel Sadi, the Minister of Communication and government spokesperson, confirmed in an exclusive interview that President Biya’s return to Cameroon is expected shortly. He firmly dismissed various reports circulating that the president was unwell and receiving treatment in a Geneva clinic. Furthermore, Minister Sadi rejected the opposition’s ongoing speculations about a power vacuum, asserting that there is no such situation within the nation’s leadership. This definitive statement aims to clarify the state of affairs and reassure the public amidst the president’s prolonged time away, which has been a topic of significant discussion in African news today and pan-African current affairs.

Le président camerounais Paul Biya observe le pape Léon XIV (hors champ) prononcer un discours au palais présidentiel de Yaoundé, lors du troisième jour d'un voyage apostolique de 11 jours en Afrique, le 15 avril 2026.