As President Paul Biya returns to Cameroon, can he still rule?

Cameroonian President Paul Biya, 93, is once again the subject of death rumours.Africa’s longest-serving president, known for his long stays away from the Central African nation he governs, only recently returned home from one of his longest stints abroad. His long absence renewed speculation about his health amid unconfirmed reports that he had been hospitalised or had even died.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Cameroonians await government reshuffle after Biya’s returnlist 2 of 4From Uganda to Cameroon, how Africa’s ‘leaders for life’ stay in powerlist 3 of 4Hundreds flee homes in Far North Cameroon after armed group raid kills 15list 4 of 4Nigeria, Boko Haram reportedly reach secret three-month ceasefireend of listDespite Biya returning to the country in late August after more than two months abroad, some are unsatisfied.Biya’s most recent “vacation” also got Cameroonians talking about what a post-Biya future could look like as his likely successors jostle for dominance – and whether he can rule at all given the uncertainty over his health.Cameroonians hope a government reshuffle will be announced soon. Although the president was re-elected for an eighth term in dis...