Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest leader, is set to get a vice-president for the first time in his four-decade rule following controversial constitutional changes backed by parliament.
Should anything now happen to 93-year-old Biya, the vice-president will automatically step in and complete the term before a new election is held.
The position was scrapped in 1972.
In recent years the leader of the senate was expected to act as president but only until a fresh election was arranged.
The opposition says the amendments were hastily drafted and aimed at consolidating power.
By BBC
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