Cameroon’s 90-year-old President, Paul Biya, has made significant changes in the Ministry of Defence.
As coups continue to spread on the African continent, some leaders are taking proactive steps by reshuffling defence portfolios.
On Wednesday, Biya joined his Rwanda counterpart, Paul Kagame, as he made major changes to his military department, according to Reuters.
Among the posts reshuffled were the delegate to the presidency in charge of defence, air force staff, navy, and the police.
Biya came to power in a coup d’etat in 1982. His early years on the saddle were marred by reports of oppression and human rights violations.
Although he subsequently allowed multiparty elections in the country, he has remained president since he rode to power.
He has also just appointed personnel at the internal and external services of the Ministry.
Biya was the Prime Minister from 1975 to 1982.