Cameroon military reshuffle amid president biya’s prolonged absence

A recent decree signed on August 3 has reshaped Cameroon’s military leadership, coinciding with President Paul Biya’s extended absence from the country. Among the key appointments is the elevation of General Raymond Jean Charles Beko’o Abondo to lead the presidential guard—a role traditionally reserved for high-ranking officers, underscoring the significance of this change in Cameroon’s security apparatus.