World's oldest president reshuffles army as two-month absence stokes unease
Cameroon's president, the world's oldest head of state, has not appeared in public for two months, while his team firmly denies persistent rumors about his health. During his absence, the president reshuffled the army's leadership. His extended tenure and prolonged disappearance from public view have deepened uncertainty over who might eventually succeed him.
Cameroon's president has not appeared in public for a full two months. His team has repeatedly and firmly denied rumors about his health, though the prolonged silence has kept speculation alive across the country.
During this period, the president reshuffled the army's leadership, a move that raises questions about the balance of power. As one of Cameroon's longest-serving leaders, his age and health have long drawn scrutiny.
His extended tenure has left the country facing succession uncertainty, and his absence is fueling concern over economic and political stability. Whether he reappears in public will be closely watched.
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