Cameroon Vice-President Appointment: Paul Biya Fears His Own Succession, Political Analyst Says

Political analyst Stéphane Menounga believes the absence of a vice-president in Cameroon may reflect Paul Biya’s personal concerns about succession. He says the April 2026 constitutional reform gives the vice-president a role in determining whether the president is permanently unable to serve, and that Biya may fear an appointment could hasten that process. The post has remained vacant since its reintroduction in the Constitution, despite calls for an appointment. At 93, Biya retains the final decision over his future vice-president.