Cameroon President Paul Biya and his wife Chantal Biya during the May 20 parade marking the 52nd celebration of Unity Day in Yaounde on May 20, 2024. (Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images)
When rumours circulated last week that Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera had suffered a stroke and died, the 69-year-old quickly dispelled them with a gentle jog down the streets of Blantyre.
At one point, he stopped and did 11 push-ups in quick succession – to the applause of his party supporters and…