Cameroon President Paul Biya's Prolonged Stay in Switzerland Sparks Health Speculation

President Paul Biya, age 93, has remained in Switzerland for more than 50 days, prompting widespread speculation about his health and the future of Cameroon's leadership. Media reports suggested he was hospitalized in Geneva, but the Cameroonian Presidency, through Director of the Civil Cabinet Samuel Mvondo Ayolo, denied these claims, stating that Biya is "doing well" and not under medical care.

The extended absence has intensified rumors of a possible succession, with officials acknowledging that some insiders are already anticipating the president’s departure. While the government insists that governance continues normally, the lack of transparent information has fueled public debate in Cameroon about power continuity and the president’s capacity to lead from abroad.