World's oldest leader to get a deputy for first time in 43-year rule
Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.
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"This constitutional reform could have been a moment of political courage, but it is nothing less than a missed historic opportunity."
— Joshua Osih , Politician
"The amendment amounted to a constitutional and institutional coup by the ruling party."
— Maurice Kamto , Politician
"It’s not democratic. This is a republic, and in a republic, those who wield power at the highest level of the state should be elected and not appointed."
— Fusi Namukong , Politician
"This text weakens legitimacy, reinforces centralisation, and ignores a major historical grievance."
— Joshua Osih , Politician
"This text weakens legitimacy, reinforces centralisation, and ignores a major historical grievance."
— Joshua Osih , Politician
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A member of the Social Democratic Front and critic of the constitutional amendment.
Chairman of the Social Democratic Front (SDF) party in Cameroon.
Leader of the Cameroon Renaissance Movement and a prominent opposition figure.
Paul Biya is the President of Cameroon, who has been in power since 1982.
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Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.
Cameroon's parliament has approved a constitutional amendment to reintroduce the vice president position, granting President Paul Biya extensive power over the office. At 93, Biya is the world’s oldest leader and has ruled since 1982.
Cameroon's parliament has approved a constitutional amendment to reintroduce the vice president position, a move the opposition says will strengthen President Paul Biya’s power.
Cameroon's president, Paul Biya, the world’s oldest leader, is set to get a vice president for the first time in his four-decade rule, following controversial constitutional changes backed by the parliament.
Cameroon's parliament on Saturday overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment to reintroduce the position of vice president, a measure the government says will ensure continuity but which the opposition say will consolidate executive power.
Cameroon's parliament on Saturday overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment to reintroduce the position of vice president, a measure the government says will ensure continuity but which the opposition say will consolidate executive power.
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