Cameroon’s parliament hands Biya a quiet successor

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:58:02 +0000

After more than four decades in power and at the age of 93, Cameroon’s President Paul Biya is one step closer to having a deputy for the first time since he assumed office. Late Saturday, Cameroon’s parliament overwhelmingly handed the veteran president the power to appoint his own number two—a figure who would automatically take over if Biya can no longer lead.

Is this a smooth succession plan for the future or the ultimate insurance policy for one of Africa’s most enduring leaders? In the following report, NTV's Daniel Kibet unpacks what this dramatic constitutional shift means for Cameroon.

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