Yaoundé: the quiet anticipation of Cameroon’s political future
Paul Biya, le président du Cameroun (à g.), et Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh, secrétaire général de la présidence, à Yaoundé, le 5 février 2026.

In the heart of Yaoundé, a subtle yet palpable anticipation hangs over the political landscape. With President Paul Biya, the long-serving head of state, continuing to lead Cameroon, discussions invariably turn to the future and the eventual transition of power. The city watches, observant of the key figures who shape the nation’s governance.

Among those prominent in the corridors of power are Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh, the influential Secretary General of the Presidency, and Samuel Mvondo Ayolo, Director of the Civil Cabinet. Their presence alongside President Biya in Yaoundé underscores the intricate dynamics at play as Cameroon quietly prepares for its next chapter.