August 5, 2026

Ouaga Press

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Cameroon: presidential guard commander promoted to brigadier general

Raymond Jean Charles Beko’o Abondo, commandant de la garde présidentielle, a été promu général de brigade par Paul Biya, le 3 août 2026.

President Paul Biya has announced a significant military appointment in Cameroon, elevating Raymond Jean Charles Beko’o Abondo, the distinguished commander of the presidential guard, to the rank of Brigadier General. This strategic promotion was officially made on August 3, 2026, marking a key development within the Cameroonian armed forces.