Breaking News: President of Cameroon has appointed his son as Vice President, BBC reports

Cameroon's 93-year-old President Paul Biya has appointed his own son, Franck Emmanuel Biya, as Vice President of the Republic and Head of the Armed Forces, a move that places him at the centre of the country's political and military leadership.

According to reports, the appointment was announced in an official decree dated April 4, 2026.