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Opposition Demands Vice President as Cameroon Stalls Appointments

By Drooid · Oct 17, 2026, 6:14 AM UTC · How we work

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President Paul Biya has not appointed a government or vice president since his August 20 return.
An April 14, 2026 amendment restored the vice presidency without an appointment deadline.
The government declared the decree improper and detained the individual who delivered it.
Opposition Cabral Libii (PCRN) and Denis Emilien Atangana (FDC) urged Biya to appoint a vice president in October 2026.
Risk analyst Jason Healy warned that the limbo could discourage investors from projects.

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Story summary

President Paul Biya has not appointed a government or vice president since his August 20 return.
An April 14, 2026 amendment restored the vice presidency without an appointment deadline.
The government declared the decree improper and detained the individual who delivered it.
Opposition Cabral Libii (PCRN) and Denis Emilien Atangana (FDC) urged Biya to appoint a vice president in October 2026.
Risk analyst Jason Healy warned that the limbo could discourage investors from projects.