A lengthy absence from his country had sparked concerns about the well-being of Cameroon's leader. The 93-year-old president has been in power since 1982 and recently started his eighth term. His health has been a subject of speculation due to frequent extended stays in Europe.

The president's return was aboard a flight from Switzerland. Details about his time abroad are limited, with his office initially describing it as a brief private stay. Further information about his absence and current health is available.

The leader's prolonged time away had also raised questions about a potential power vacuum in his country.