Cameroon’s President Paul Biya is reportedly alive, according to a source close to the country’s Presidency, following rumours about the 93-year-old leader’s death that have circulated online.
Biya, who took office on November 6, 1982, has led Cameroon for more than four decades. His lengthy tenure has made him one of Africa’s longest-serving presidents, keeping his leadership at the centre of the country’s political history.
The latest update comes amid growing public interest in the president’s wellbeing and whereabouts. According to the report, a source close to the Presidency confirmed that Biya is still alive, although the brief statement did not provide further details about his current activities.
Born on February 13, 1933, Biya turned 93 in February 2026. His decades in office have coincided with major political developments, economic changes and periods of tension between the government and opposition groups.
Biya became president after succeeding Ahmadou Ahidjo in 1982, having previously served in senior government positions. Since then, he has remained a central figure in Cameroon’s political system through successive elections and changes in the country’s political landscape.
Rumours surrounding the health and whereabouts of long-serving leaders can quickly attract attention, particularly when official updates are limited. In Biya’s case, reports about his absence from public view have previously generated questions about the presidency and the country’s political future.
His extended time in office has also kept the issue of political succession in focus. As Cameroon continues to navigate its political future, developments concerning the presidency remain important to citizens, political observers and the international community.
For now, the information provided by the source close to the Presidency indicates that Biya is alive. However, further official communication would be needed to clarify the circumstances surrounding the latest rumours and provide additional information about his current activities.
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