Constitutional Revision in Cameroon: Vice-President at the Heart of the New Framework

Author: Cédric AmoussouPublished on: April 6, 2026Country: Cameroon
Politics
Constitutional Revision in Cameroon: Vice-President at the Heart of the New Framework

A constitutional revision adopted on April 4 by the Cameroonian Parliament reinstates the position of vice-president, who will be appointed by the president and will take over the executive in case of a vacancy. This reform, presented as a way to avoid an institutional crisis, has drawn criticism from the opposition, which sees it as a concentration of power. Names, including Franck Biya, are circulating for a possible appointment, but no official announcement has been made yet.

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