Rumours about Cameroonian President Paul Biya's health are raising questions about the nation's political future as public anxiety grows over his extended absence.
The 91-year-old leader has not been seen since attending the China-Africa Summit in early September, with reports suggesting he may be recovering in Switzerland or receiving treatment in France.
The lack of official updates has sparked concern about succession plans for the president, who has ruled for over four decades.
In an open letter to Samuel Mvondo Ayolo, the director of Cameroon's Civil Cabinet, lawyer Christian Ntimbane demanded government transparency regarding Biya's condition. "If he is on vacation, say so.