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Franck Biya was born in Yaoundé to Paul Biya from a relationship between Biya and his first wife Jeanne-Irène Atyam's sister [7] or niece; Jeanne-Irène adopted him. [8] [9] He is married and has 4 children. [1]
1st Flag of Cameroon: A vertical tricolour of green, red and yellow. [8] 1916–1960: Flag of The French Cameroon: A vertical tricolour of blue, white, and red (proportions 3:2). 1916–1961: Flag of The United Kingdom: A superimposition of the flags of England and Scotland with the Saint Patrick's Saltire (representing Ireland). 1916–1961
Because Biya is a Catholic from the southern region of Cameroon, it was considered surprising that he was chosen by Ahidjo, a Muslim from the north, as his successor. Biya's [ 13 ] father, who was a catechist, wanted him to join the clergy, but at the age of 16, while in Catholic school, he was expelled.
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15 January – A Cameroonian peacekeeper in MINUSCA is killed and five others are injured in an explosion in Mbindale, Lim-Pendé, Central African Republic. [1]4 July – Brenda Biya [fr], the daughter of President Paul Biya, publicly announces her same-sex relationship using an image kissing another woman, despite same-sex relationships being illegal in Cameroon and punishable by fines and ...
Cameroonian President Paul Biya secured approval from lawmakers on Tuesday to delay parliamentary and local elections until 2026, a move opposition parties fear could make it harder for them to ...
At 85, Biya is the oldest leader in sub-Saharan Africa and the victory cements his place as one of Africa's longest-serving rulers. Biya won 71 percent of the vote on a turnout of 54 percent ...
West Cameroon 1970: Foncha Jua Muna: United Republic of Cameroon (1972–1984) (1) Ahmadou Ahidjo (1924–1989) — 2 June 1972 6 November 1982 (Resigned) 10 years, 157 days UNC: Biya: 1975: 1980: 2 Paul Biya (born 1933) — 6 November 1982 4 February 1984 1 year, 90 days UNC: Maigari Ayang: Republic of Cameroon (1984–present) (2) Paul Biya ...