# Cameroon’s president reshuffles military as speculation over his whereabouts persists

https://mins.news/en/item/13950

- France 24, 2026-08-05 09:24 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260805-cameroon-s-president-reshuffles-military-as-speculation-on-whereabouts-persists

> Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has reshuffled senior military personnel amid continuing speculation about his whereabouts. The head of the Presidential Guard was promoted to brigadier general, while commanders were replaced in four of the country’s five joint military regions. Three presidential decrees bearing Biya’s signature were dated August 3. Biya, described as the world’s oldest head of state, has not appeared in public since June 7.

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