Switzerland
Paul Biya’s stay in Switzerland reaches record 50-day mark
Cameroonian President Paul Biya has been staying in Switzerland since leaving Cameroon on June 7. As of July 28, 2026, his absence has lasted 50 days, a period described as a record. According to France 24, the 93-year-old president has not been seen in public since his departure. His prolonged absence is fuelling political and media debate in Cameroon. The opposition says the country has been left on “autopilot,” while the presidency has sought to offer reassurance. Available information does not specify the reason for his stay or when he plans to return.