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Paul Biya absence: Cameroon's president finally seen in public

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President Paul Biya has been seen in public for the first time in six weeks amid speculation about his health.

His absence from the public eye led to unfounded rumours of his death.

The government had banned the media from discussing the health of Biya in power since 1982 .

Biya's re-appearance could spark calls from within his party for him to seek another seven-year term.