Developing. Prof Willibroad Dze-Ngwa says time alone cannot end the conflict and calls for a fresh political process with no taboo subjects, after the prime minister said the crisis could die a natural death.
Two Cameroonian outlets review the year since the 7 October 2025 campaign address in Maroua. Both point to an unrenewed government and an unfilled vice-presidency.
Africa Intelligence reported that US officials asked diplomats and local actors about possible successors to President Paul Biya, 93. Other outlets repeated the report and added details that the original has not confirmed.
The Constitutional Council met on 7 October 2026 to formally record the vacancy of its presidency, three days after the death of Clement Atangana in Paris. No successor has been named.
The counter-interrogation of Lieutenant-Colonel Dieudonne Bialo did not go ahead after the prosecution produced a mission order. Defence lawyers called the postponement a delaying tactic.