Cameroon: Biya the stronger

New African | January 1, 2003| | Copyright

President Paul Biya clocked 20 years in power in November, and like Johnnie Walker, he is still going strong. Tansa Musa reports.

Cameroonians woke up on 6 November to a real surprise. Very unexpectedly, a decree signed by President Paul Biya declared the day a public holiday to mark his 20 years in power. However, most people in the capital ignored the anniversary demonstrations organised by the ruling Cameroon People's Democratic Movement (CPDM). Apart from public offices and schools, it was business as usual for the private sector.

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