Where is Paul Biya? Cameroon's incumbent absent
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As campaigning starts on Saturday for Cameroon's presidential election, the nation is puzzling over the whereabouts of the lead candidate: its 92-year-old leader, Paul Biya, the world's oldest head of state.
Breakdown
- UNDP and other opposition candidates held campaign rallies as the presidential race began.
- Opposition candidate Cabral Libri is seen by supporters as a symbol of change. 36s
- Incumbent President Paul Biya has not made public appearances, having left for Europe. 1m 5s
- Biya released a campaign video that drew attention for its use of AI-generated footage. 1m 16s