Following continued coups spreading on the African continent, some leaders proactively reshuffle defence portfolios.
According to a report, Cameroon’s President Paulesday made significant changes to the country’s Ministry of Defence, which included delegating to the presidency in charge of security, air force staff, the navy, and the police.
Biya came to power in a coup d’etat in 1982. Reports of oppression and human rights violations marred his early years on the saddle.
Although he subsequently allowed multiparty elections in the country, the 90-year-old has remained president since he rode to power.
Meanwhile, in Rwanda, the Force’s defence announced shortly after the Gabon p, on the X platform (formerly known as Twitter), that President Paul Kagame approved the retirement of 83 senior officers.
According to the RDF, Kagame also approved the promotion and appointment of some officers to replace the previous office holders.
Meetings between Rwanda’s chief of defence staff, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ambassador to Rwanda, and the defence attaché of Cameroon were also held to discuss ways “to enhance defence cooperation between their respective countries”.
In 2015, Rwanda’s constitution was changed to allow Kagame to remain president until 2034, whereby the 65-year-old has remained in power since 2000, making him one of Africa’s longest-serving presidents.