# World’s oldest ruler Paul Biya unseen for two months, unnerving investors

https://mins.news/en/item/16041

- Bloomberg News, 2026-08-07 10:03 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-07/president-paul-biya-s-long-absence-unnerves-cameroon-s-bond-investors

> Cameroon President Paul Biya has not appeared in public for two months. As the world’s oldest ruler, his prolonged absence is making investors increasingly jittery. Concern is growing around the uncertainty surrounding his visibility and leadership. The development is drawing attention from financial observers.

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