Cameroon's president returns home after more than a month’s absence
Voice of America
This handout picture taken and released on Oct. 21, 2024, by Cameroon's Presidential Press Office shows Cameroon's President Paul Biya, center, and his wife Chantal Biya (center-right) greeted upon their return, at the Yaounde Nsimalem International Airport.
Cameroon’s president returned home Monday after more than a monthlong absence that sparked rumors and speculation about the 91-year-old politician’s health.
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