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Paul Biya (born Paul Barthélemy Biya'a bi Mvondo; 13 February 1933) is a Cameroonian politician who is the second president of Cameroon since 1982, having previously been the fifth prime minister from 1975 to 1982.
President Paul Biya, 91, had been out of the public eye for six weeks, sparking rumours he had died.
An attempted coup d'état occurred in Cameroon in 1984, when presidential palace guards unsuccessfully tried to overthrow President Paul Biya. The fighting that resulted began on April 6, 1984, and ended several days later. The coup attempt is widely viewed as one of the most crucial events in the history of Cameroon since independence in 1960. [1]
Cameroon's Paul Biya, 91, has not been seen for about a month, sending the rumour mill into overdrive. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways ...
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 ...
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 ...
Paul Biya, aged 92, incumbent president and candidate for the Cameroon People's Democratic Movement. [5]Maurice Kamto, aged 71, is a retired academic and lawyer, representing the Movement for the Renaissance of Cameroon (MRC).
It is unknown how many people were sentenced to death under the aggravated theft legislation from 1972 to 1990, when the laws were amended. [2] Following Ahidjo's resignation and ceding of power to then-Prime Minister and current President Paul Biya in 1982, there were two attempted coup d'états attempting to reinstate former president Ahidjo ...