Developing. No appointment has been made to the office of vice-president since the constitutional revision creating it was promulgated on 14 April 2026. The question of when the president will name someone to the post remains open.
Developing. Maurice Kamto has published the memorandum he sent the African Union six months ago on unconstitutional changes of government, while Michèle Ndoki warned against a vice-president being appointed by anyone other than the sitting president.
A profile of the deputy director of the civil cabinet names him among those favoured for an office the president has not filled since the constitutional revision of 14 April 2026 created it.
Lawyer Michele Ndoki says the empty vice-presidency could be filled by a decree revealed only when the presidency falls vacant, a scenario she calls a coup d'etat. The presidency has not responded.
Six months after a constitutional revision created the vice-presidency, President Paul Biya has made no appointment. Politicians and commentators are arguing over what the vacancy means.
Parliament created the office in April 2026 and the president has the power to fill it. No appointment has been made.