Cameroon's government even banned local media from discussing Biya's health after he did not participate in the United Nations General Assembly in New York or a summit for French-speaking countries in Paris.
"I'm not sure Biya would have allowed these crises to escalate today," said lawyer and opposition politician Tamfu Richard, suggesting Biya's advanced age has hampered his ability to resolve national crises.
The presenter for Cameroon Radio Television (CRTV) remarked, "Finally, this is not a phantom, it is President Paul Biya having a lengthy discussion with government officials," highlighting public concerns about his visibility.
While Biya is credited with bringing multiparty democracy to Cameroon and strengthening relations with Western nations, especially France, the last decade has seen a violent separatist struggle emerge.
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