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Cameroon's President Paul Biya Dismisses Health Rumors Amid Month-Long Absence

Officials confirm the 91-year-old leader is in good health while visiting Europe, despite widespread speculation about his condition.

  • President Paul Biya has not been seen publicly since attending a China-Africa forum in Beijing on September 8.
  • Cameroonian officials insist that Biya is in excellent health and currently in Europe, dismissing health rumors as 'pure fantasy.'
  • The president's absence from key international events, including the UN General Assembly, has fueled speculation about his well-being.
  • Opposition parties and civil society groups have demanded transparency regarding Biya's health and whereabouts.
  • Biya, in power since 1982, faces challenges including a secessionist conflict and Boko Haram insurgency in Cameroon.
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