Cameroonian president since 1982, a veteran of Cameroon's long rule.
Nigeria's government has approved an 80% pay rise for the lowest-ranked soldiers and up to 30% for senior officers, effective September 1. The move aims to improve troop welfare and bolster operations against insurgents, banditry and kidnappings amid ongoing security challenges. The wage bill will rise by about 264 billion naira, with estimates showing 250,000 personnel benefiting.
Cameroon’s 93-year-old president has left for what officials call a brief private stay in Europe and has not returned. Critics say the absence raises questions about governance amid constitutional limits, military challenges, and protests following the 2025 reelection.