Commonwealth Summit: Paul Biya Stays in Yaoundé and Sends Dion Ngute—Is the President Limiting His Foreign Trips After His Controversial Long Stay?

Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute will lead Cameroon’s delegation to the Commonwealth summit in St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office dated October 31, 2026. The meeting is set to address investment, trade, infrastructure, renewable energy, the blue economy and the effects of climate change. Paul Biya is staying in Yaoundé after a private European stay lasting more than 70 days ended in August and sparked political controversy. His most recent reported public appearance was on October 30, when he received Prince Albert II of Monaco at the Unity Palace.