President Biya Renews Supreme Judicial Council After Six Years

On June 2, 2026, President Paul Biya appointed new members to Cameroon's Supreme Judicial Council (Conseil Supérieur de la Magistrature), ending nearly six years of inactivity. The renewal includes the reappointment of ten out of fourteen full members and introduces new faces among the alternates. This move is seen as a significant step towards revitalizing the country's judicial system and addressing pending issues related to magistrates' careers and the functioning of the judiciary.