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Cameroon reintroduces the post of Vice-President

By Louisa KINYUY

© AN In a historic legislative shift, the Cameroonian Parliament convened in a rare joint session—or Congress—from April 2 to 4, 2026, at the behest of President Paul Biya. This high-level gathering at the Yaounde Paul Biya Glass House was dedicated to fast-tracking a landmark constitutional amendment to reestablish the position of Vice-President of the Republic, an office abolished in 1972. Following the Congress, the National Assembly’s Chairmen’s conference, led by the Right Honourable spe...