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Chantal Biya, born Chantal Pulchérie Vigouroux, is Cameroon’s First Lady. While she has no official status, Paul Biya’s wife has the assets to be influential in politics. And like most wives, she has the love and ear of her husband, the “Lion Man”, and this somehow makes her the President’s unofficial advisor–a role that seems to have gained importance since she arrived at the Unity Palace, at Once mocked because of her modest background and public blunders, the First Lady is now believed, by political actors, to influence major political decisions, including important appointments.

Another major stronghold of the First Lady is the Cercle des Amis du Cameroun (CERAC), a foundation she chairs. This humanitarian foundation gives her access to an address book that includes all female senior officials (even elected officials), wives of senior officials, and members of the diplomatic body accredited to Cameroon. At least once every year, at the presentation of the vows, the women of her address book come to pay Chantal Biya their respects.

Madam Biya, who will soon turn 52, has four children and is much liked by the people. Although her atypical hairstyles and colorful outfits arouse curiosity, she mostly owes her popularity to initiatives aimed at improving health and educatio

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