Did Cameroon's president Paul Biya really get overthrown in a coup like the recent viral video claimed, or is the news fake?

Updated June 14, 2025 • 1-min read

Posted by Anonymous

Jun 13, 2025

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Posted by Anonymous - Jun 13, 2025

Nope, that rumor about Paul Biya being taken out in a coup is totally fake. I actually saw a bunch of people freaking out about it online, but after digging a little, I've found out that the whole thing started from an AI-generated video on YouTube. The channel that posted it, African Profiles, kinda has a history of making up wild stories just to get views and clicks. None of the big news networks in Cameroon or anywhere else actually reported a coup, and even the national broadcaster in Cameroon didn't mention it. It's kinda wild how fast stuff like that can spread, especially when it looks real but is actually just made by AI. I've noticed people in Cameroon themselves were calling out the story, saying nothing had happened. It just goes to show you really can't believe all the crazy stuff you see online—sometimes it's just for likes and money. So Paul Biya is still in charge, even if some folks want to see otherwise. Be careful and double-check what you read, especially when it's this dramatic!

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