Cameroon: president biya announces key military promotion

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 enacted a significant change within the Cameroonian military hierarchy, elevating Raymond Jean Charles Beko’o Abondo to the esteemed rank of brigadier general. This pivotal promotion, impacting the commander of the presidential guard, was formally announced on August 3, 2026. The move underscores the ongoing adjustments and strategic appointments within Cameroon’s armed forces under President Biya’s leadership.