Cameroon’s parliament has elected Theodore Datouo as the new speaker of the National Assembly, ending the 34-year tenure of Cavaye Yeguie Djibril
Datouo, 65, a member of the ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement, takes over one of the country’s most influential legislative roles
At the same time, Aboubakary Abdoulaye has been appointed president of the Senate, replacing Marcel Niat Njifenji
These appointments signal a notable generational transition within institutions that are constitutionally next in line to the presidency
The changes come under the long rule of Paul Biya, 93, who remains the world’s oldest serving head of state. He secured an eighth term in a disputed election in October, extending his nearly 44 years in power and potentially keeping him in office into his late 90s
The leadership reshuffle is being closely watched as it may shape the country’s future political direction and succession dynamics
Source: TRT Africa
