# World’s oldest president reshuffles army as his absence fuels unease

https://mins.news/en/item/12848

- BBC News, 2026-08-04 12:43 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg9kd27lkpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Cameroon’s president has been absent for two months, prompting unease as questions circulate about his health. His team has rejected rumours concerning his condition. During his prolonged absence, the army is being reshuffled, adding to attention around the country’s leadership. The developments have intensified concern about what the president’s absence may mean for Cameroon.

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