Cameroonians await government reshuffle after Biya’s return

Since Paul Biya returned to Cameroon on August 20 after spending about 10 weeks abroad, expectations of a government reshuffle have grown. In his December 31, 2025, address, the 93-year-old president promised a new government “in the coming days”, but no changes had been announced by October 6. The vice presidency, restored by a constitutional amendment promulgated on April 14, 2026, also remains vacant, despite its role in providing for interim presidential succession.